2022 EVENTS IN THE NATIONAL FOREST

A weekend of military reenactments from the 19th century onwards

One of the UK's biggest classic motor racing events, featuring cars from the last 100 years.

A wide range of events to enjoy around Ashby de la Zouch town centre.

Over 50 stalls set in the picturesque surroundings of Moira Furnace

Discover more of the National Forest, with a wonderful choice of walks of varying lengths.

Celebrating the heritage of the Ashby Canal. Living history camp, horse drawn boating, flypast, music and Morris Dancers

Pick up some delicious produce for a picnic or graze from the many stalls at the Ashby Food and Drink Festival

The streets of Lichfield will be full of stalls, offering delicious food and drink

Ashby will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with a giant street party in the centre of the town.

Enjoy a festival experience in the centre of Ashby, with a great line up of some of the best tribute bands in the country

A chance to explore some of the beautiful private gardens in the pretty little village of Woodhouse Eaves.

Celebrating the lifestyles, fashion, music and classic cars of the post war years. 

A full programme of special arts, music and theatre events at different venues throughout the town.

A fun day of sport. Have a go at archery, martial arts and many more sports.

Take a break and explore the many lovely gardens open to the public for the weekend.

Sausages, cider and music in a festival setting. What's not to like?

Celebrate and explore the woodland at this laid back Festival. Set in glorious woodland, the Festival is full of music, dance, art and woodland activities

A traditional village carnival and procession, with a musicals theme

A traditional village carnival and procession

Expect a packed programme of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lichfield Arts Festival

Experience a typical country show, with show animals, main ring entertainment and lots of stalls. 

A weekend of literary events set in historic Repton School. More details soon

The MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship is always a popular feature at Donington Park.

Tractor & vintage vehicle display, fairground rides, trade & craft stalls, food & drink plus much more. 

Set alongside the Ashby Canal, at Moira Furnace, this friendly Folk Festival features both local and national artists, together with a wide range of workshops.

Enjoy a weekend of battle re-enactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation, author talks and a medieval craft market.

A fun packed afternoon and evening of live bands, local food and entertainment

Bring a picnic and sit back to enjoy the music at this live proms event.

The lovely market town of Melbourne hosts a wide variety of crafts people for the Arts Trail Weekend. Many of the artists are hosted in private houses around the village, meaning that this is also the perfect opportunity to explore the architecture of the town. The trail is complemented by food markets and many live music performances.

An amazing display of fireworks, set to music.

A delightful cottage garden in the pretty little village of Repton. Lots of autumn colour

As part of Heritage Week, learn more about the rich heritage of Swadlincote

Looking for a walking challenge? Take part in the National Forest Way Challenge. Covering 72 miles over 3 days, enjoy the ever changing scenery as you walk.

Learn more about nature's larder on a foraging walk around the woodlands of Rosliston

Enjoy a visit to the magnificently restored Claymills Pumping Station. The site will be in full steam, all weekend.

Swadlincote centre's streets will be full of stalls, offering retro, vintage, antiques and memorabilia

The shop windows of Ashby de la Zouch come to life with live models. Expect plenty of laughs as you tour the many independent shops in this lovely market town.

Over 50 stalls are booked for this craft fair at the picturesque Moira Furnace

Enjoy a seasonal,guided walk through the woodland of Calke Abbey.

Tuck in to a fish and chip supper, whilst enjoying a trip on the Battlefield Heritage Line. The line expects to run a steam train for this event.

Join a park guide on a walk to the deer enclosure. Learn more about the annual rut and hopefully watch and listen to it first hand.