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GREENWOOD DAYS
Get creative with a wealth of woodcraft courses, set in a beautiful 90-acre woodland. Greenwood Days is a woodland teaching centre set in the heart of the National Forest. With excellent tuition from the best craft workers in the country and over 60 courses to choose from there is a wide range of heritage crafts for all abilities.
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CONKERS
On land where activities once took place beneath the surface, an attraction now blossoms where families can run, walk and climb – on, above and under the ground. A landscape of mineshafts and spoil heaps made way for the National Forest, and at its heart is Conkers. This family-friendly park offers forest-themed adventures where visitors can run wild, inside and out.
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ASHBY CASTLE
Situated in the picturesque market town of Ashby de la Zouch, visitors to Ashby Castle can scale its Civil War battle damaged tower, walk the underground passages and discover how this 15th century castle was never finished and its master executed at the hands of the future King Richard III. www. moirafurnace. org
MOIRA FURNACE AND ASHBY CANAL
Moira Furnace stands as a stunning reminder of the area’ s industrial past. It has had many uses, the latest being a museum telling its amazing story. Visitors can look around the museum, ride the 100-year-old narrow boat, get refreshments from the museum shop, and explore the country park, craft village, and local area.
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SNIBSTON COLLIERY PARK
This former mining site, once out of bounds to the public, is now a visitor-friendly haven. Snibston Colliery Park’ s mountain bike trail is 4km of jumps and bumps that takes you twisting and turning through physically and technically demanding tracks on and around the original colliery spoil heap. www. forestryengland. uk / hicks-lodge
HICKS LODGE
Located in the heart of the National Forest, Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that has been totally transformed by new plantings and exciting cycle trails for you to enjoy. Trails are graded and traffic free so perfect for families and learners. There’ s a range of trails for beginner to intermediate appetites.
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