Advertorial blog for Forest Holidays
With Christmas over, book a family break to find your inner calm in 2020…..A sunlit forest glade, birdsong on the breeze, absolute peace. Forests to explore, rivers to canoe, and mountains to climb. The time, the space, the people you love. On a Forest Holidays short break in the UK, freedom awaits…and you can now enjoy up to 20% off your next family holiday, plus complimentary early check-in with our Mumbler offer! Reconnecting with nature in the forest has a multitude of benefits, including:
1. Nature is a natural stress-buster
Interacting with nature is fantastic for mental health and wellbeing. From long walks through the trees with your family, to deep breaths of crisp winter air – every minute you spend immersing yourself in nature and enjoying a break from technology helps restore much needed balance to your mind and means you can enjoy quality family time
2. Plenty of sunshine
Spend even a few minutes outside, enjoying the winter sunshine and you’ll soon feel a lift in your spirits.
3. Plenty of laughter
Give each person in the family a turn to choose an activity that everyone can enjoy together….in the forest, you will find an activity for all ages. You will have plenty of laughter which relaxes the body, boosts the immune system, triggers the release of endorphins, and even burns calories. Parents will lose that “frazzled” feeling!
4. Learn something new
Learning new things is not only a great way to distract your mind from worry, it also keeps your brain active. Join our Forest Ranger to learn forest survival skills, build shelters, forage for food and make pine needle tea.
If you could distil the essence of childhood into a single activity, it would probably be den-building. One of the most popular Forest Ranger activities at Forest Holidays, it is fun, absorbing, and a true team endeavour. Bill, the Ranger at Keldy tells us more.
“Everyone loves it: families bond; groups of friends compete; and people of all ages learn real survival skills in the process. Best of all for me as a Forest Ranger, it’s about nature; from scavenging the building materials among the forest debris, to sheltering from the elements within the finished structure.”
“Even the smallest children can collect kindling, gather leaves and add decorations. With families, dads will see themselves as chief architect and project manager but it pays to step back and listen to the children, their imagination and natural spontaneity often produce amazing results.”
5. Activity for the body and mind
Cycling, hiking, climbing, gorge walking, horse riding – we have a wide range of activities you can experience on an adventure holiday, so you’re bound to find something that you’ll enjoy. There is something for everyone, little ones who want to splash in puddles and look at the squirrels, older children who want to explore the forest by bike and build dens or adults who just want to relax and enjoy the peace.
6. Healthy body, healthy mind
Our forest locations all source food from local suppliers, and you’ll also find plenty of farm shops nearby where you can buy fresh local produce for a delicious seasonal soup, back in your cabin. So you will come home feeling much better. There is also something special about eating together as a family.
7. Sleep your way to stress relief
On a break in the forest, within a day away from your normal routine, breathing fresh forest air and enjoying some adventures along the woodland paths, a restful night’s sleep is almost guaranteed. By the time you leave, you will be rested and renewed.
8. Time for yourself
Enjoying nature doesn’t need to mean leaving modern life behind! Our cabins are extremely comfortable and all complete with your own private outdoor hot tub. After the day’s activities, put some logs on the wood burner and play a board game or two, or get the popcorn ready and put your feet up for a cosy family movie night. And, once the children are fast asleep in bed, you can enjoy the peace of the forest at night as you sit out in your hot tub, gazing at the stars.
Within easy drive of our area we have:
Keldy
Follow the forest road as it drops deep into the wooded valley; feel the calm of the forest wrap itself around you, and listen… silence. This is Keldy, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. If ever there was a place to feel that special magic of the forest, it is here in Keldy, a paradise of sunlit glades, tumbling crystal clear brooks and shy woodland creatures.
With a whole host of nearby attractions you really are spoilt for choice from the lovely market town of Pickering to travelling by steam train on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to the seaside town of Whitby.
Cropton
Situated in a glorious woodland meadow, deep in the heart of Cropton Forest, the Cropton cabins make an ideal base for adventures, exploring or simply relaxing. The North York Moors are on your cabin doorstep and the coast, is only half an hour’s drive away. The forest itself is a paradise for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike. The Cropton cabins offer simple luxury in a picturesque location.
Sherwood Forest
Unearth Nottinghamshires hidden gems near Sherwood Forest! With your luxury woodland cabin as your base, there’s many adventures to be had. Sherwood Forest has our widest range of cabins, and whichever you choose, you will be rewarded with peaceful woodland views.
Take the short walk through the forest from your cabin to Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre. Here you can hire cycles to explore the forest, wear the kids out in the children’s play area, and enjoy refreshments in the café. Go Ape is also close by, where you can enjoy some treetop challenges. For Robin Hood adventures, head four miles up the road to Sherwood Forest Country Park, where you will also find the world famous Major Oak and a further 900 veteran oak trees.
Special Discount Offer for MUMBLER
Offer 1: 15% off your cabin accommodation cost plus complimentary early check-in for breaks taken between 3 January – 30 March 2020. Book by 28 February 2020.
Offer 2: 10% off your cabin accommodation cost plus complimentary early check-in for breaks taken between 3 April – 29 June 2020. Book by 28 February 2020.
Offer 3: 20% off your cabin accommodation cost plus complimentary early check-in for 7+ night breaks taken between 3 July – 3 September 2020. Book by 28 February 2020.
Offer 4: 10% off your cabin accommodation plus complimentary early check-in for breaks taken between 4 September – 20 December 2020. Book by 28 February 2020.
Offer code: MUMBLER2020
Don’t delay, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk or call 03330 110495 and quote the code.
