Half term fun at Wyre Forest without breaking the bank!

From magical woodland trails to thrilling outdoor activities, the nation’s beautiful forests offer endless possibilities for creating special memories – many completely free of charge!

Here's a snapshot of what’s happening at Wyre Forest this half term:

Room on the Broom family adventure trail

Cost: £4 per trail pack

Get ready for a magical adventure with Witch and her friends! Help Witch find her lost hat, bow, and wand and collect special ingredients to complete the spell. Get the most from the trail with a trail pack from the Info Pod for just £4, with goodies and extra activities to entertain your little ones.

Learn about amazing forests together

Cost: £5 per bag hire

Discover the forest’s amazing wildlife and towering trees with the easy, hands-on activities in our Forest Activity Bag. Spot brilliant creatures, uncover hidden woodland treasures, and see what you’ve learned with a fun forest quiz. Packed with up to four hours of adventures at your own pace – plus a goody bag for every child. Pull on your wellies and dive into the fun!

Find a walking trail 

Cost: FREE

Choose a gentle stroll with plenty of great picnic spots, or head deeper into the forest for a more challenging hike. For little legs, the pushchair‑friendly Easy Access Trail is home to our Gruffalo sculptures, keeping kids entertained along the way. If you’re looking to go further, take the Giants Trail. The trail takes you past the arboretum, before slowly descending into the ‘Valley of the Giants’ where our large Douglas Fir stand tall. Whichever route you choose, the whole family can join in with our all‑terrain mobility scooter hire.

Gruffalo orienteering 

Cost: £1.50 per Gruffalo orienteering leaflet, including map and certificate 

Take on a Gruffalo orienteering challenge with the whole family! This fun, family‑friendly adventure brings children and adults together to discover twelve hidden Gruffalo markers around the forest. Use a special Gruffalo map to explore the deep dark wood while building confidence in map reading and decision‑making. No orienteering experience needed, we’ll show you everything you need to get started.

Go on a wildlife spotting adventure

Cost: FREE

Turn your family walk into a wildlife adventure! The forest is home to all kinds of amazing creatures, from tiny minibeasts to graceful roe deer. Download Forestry England’s free wildlife spotter sheet to help children track and record everything they discover. Bring nature to life and make memories the whole family will treasure.

There are so many great value adventures waiting for you in the forest this half term, which one will you choose? 

Visit forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest to plan your half term adventures. Parking charges apply to all activities. Forestry England members park for free. For membership information see the website.