Based on Forestry Commission maintained land, Forest Holidays have always offered plenty to do on their 20 camping and caravan sites across the UK. Holidaymakers have enjoyed everything from hiking to Ranger activities, bike hire and canoeing.
(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - 1st April 2010 - Now for the first time, Forest Holidays are offering fantastic Special Breaks packages at different times throughout the year at their campsites. These special breaks are offered as a response to the huge popularity of the current Ranger Activity programme, which left guests wanting more. Forest Holidays Marketing Manager Carron Smith said: “The Forest Ranger activities are very popular with guests and we wanted to offer more choice to our customers to enable them to experience all that the forest has to offer first hand.”
Forest Holidays Caravan and Camping sites are located in some of the UK's most spectacular forests, with a range of flora and fauna to explore. The new Special Breaks allow guests to be guided by expert Forest Rangers and their special guest experts through the forest, whether on bike, by foot or by getting creative.
Carron Smith continues: “The range of Special Breaks that we are able to offer means that there is something for everyone, whether you enjoy an extreme weekend of challenging cycling or a more relaxing creative arts weekend using natural materials from the forest.”
For those who are pumping with adrenaline, why not try Bike Packing in the New Forest where guests will cycle 50 miles in 3 days! Or cycle, canoe, abseil and climb as part of the Ardgarten Tree-athlon! If you are more interested in animals then breaking a sweat then a Wildlife Weekend in North Yorkshire or Scotland will suit you; discovering birds, insects and larger animals in the depths of the forest. And for the creative types, a weekend of using the natural environment to inspire your masterpiece!
Don't forget year-round at most Forest Holidays campsites and at their 5 cabin sites, there are plenty of Ranger Activities to chose from. And at those campsites where activities are not offered there is also the forest on your doorstep to explore on your own by foot or on bike.
For more information on the Special Breaks see the Fact Box overleaf. To book visit www.forestholidays.co.uk
Notes to Editors
Who is Forest Holidays?
Forest Holidays offers naturally inspired short breaks and holidays based in beautiful forests across the UK. All the sites operate entirely and exclusively within The Forestry Commission Estate.
What is a Forest Holiday?
A camping and caravanning holiday in the middle of scenic woodland at affordable prices with extraordinary activities to keep the family entertained.
Locations
Four sites in Scotland, two in the Forest of Dean, eight in the New Forest, Wales, Yorkshire, Norfolk and Wiltshire.
Prices
A standard pitch in low season starts from £7 for 2 adults per night, additional adults cost from £2.75 per night, children from £1.75 per night. A supplement of between £1-3.50 is applicable for Friday and Saturday nights. Non- Camping and Caravanning Club or Forest Holidays Card holders will incur a charge of £3.50
Contact us
Reservations and bookings: www.forestholidays.co.uk Enquiries- 0845 130 8223
For further press information contact Yasmin Sethna on 020 8630 9487or email yasmin@voyagerpr.co.uk
FOREST HOLIDAYS SPECIAL BREAKS FACT BOX
Bike packing in the New Forest
Exploring the New Forest by bike and staying at two Forest Holidays campsites. A total of 50 miles will be covered in 3 days as you cycle through some of the most beautiful parts of the forest with a Tour De Forest Ranger.
Cost: £60 per adult, £45 per teenager (this activity is not suitable for small children), pitch price included
Dates: 23-25 April, 18-20 May, 7-9 & 17-19 September
Wildlife Weekend in North Yorkshire
Join the resident Forest Ranger at Spiers House and a guest expert from the RSPB and discover the animals and birds that make the North Yorkshire Moors their home.
Cost: £40 per adult, £25 per child (plus pitch price)
Dates: 4-6 June, 27-29 August
Wildlife Weekend in Scotland
At their Glenmore Site, there are wealth of insects, building a bug hotel will ensure their discovery during your stay. Join the Forest Ranger on a bike ride through the forest to discover its hidden creatures.
Cost: £40 per adult, £25 per child (plus pitch price)
Dates: 18-20 June
Arts Weekend in Scotland
Using the natural environment, visitors to Cobleland will be inspired to explore their artistic side. Create your own masterpiece using a variety of natural, recycled and traditional art materials.
Cost: £35 per person (plus pitch price)
Dates: 17-18 April, 15-16 May, 4-5 September
Two Lochs and a Munro in Scotland
An unsupervised event for keen walkers and backpackers, participants will go on two 4 mile walks and a 4-5 hour Tour de Forest cycle ride during their stay. There is also the opportunity to climb Ben Lomond for the more adventurous.
Cost: £60 per adult, £45 per teenager (this activity is not suitable for small children), pitch price included
Dates: 7-9 May, 15-17 June, 27-29 August
Wings and Wheels in Scotland
Discover Scotlands native birds whilst on a 13 mile bike ride with a Forest Ranger and a 4-5 hour moorland walk
Cost: £35 per adult, £20 per child (plus pitch price)
Dates: 21-21 May
Survival Weekend in Scotland
Building on the popularity of the Forest Survival Ranger Activity, this event teaches; map reading, compass skills, shelter building, navigation and how to identify edible plants! The weekend climaxes with a 4-5 hour walk where you will be given the chance to put to test all that you have learnt.
Cost: £35 per adult, £20 per child (plus pitch price)
Dates: 20-22 August
Action Weekends in Scotland
Cycle, canoe, abseil and climb as part of the Ardgarten Tree-athlon! Or take part in archery, abseiling, orienterring and indoor climbing at Glenmore.
Cost: £95 per person (not suitable for under 10's), plus pitch price
Dates: 18-21 June, 10-12 September (Ardgarten)
10-13 September (Glenmore)
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