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  • The National Forest Wood Fair 2010

    Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 2010 from 10am to 5pm,

    Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire




    Picture of wooden owl sculpture Man and Saw Picture of a man dressed up for the wood fair


    The Wood Fair promotes sustainable forestry and woodland leisure, showcases wood crafts and products and celebrates all aspects of wood, with fun activities and local food.

    Something for all the family

    • Don’t miss the live demonstrations of woodworking skills, craft displays and chainsaw sculpting.
    • There’s plenty for children - stories from the Wild Man of the Woods, birds of prey, craft activities, archery and the brilliant climbing wall.
    • Find out more about woodlands - from tree planting to felling. Talk to the experts and watch forestry in action including timber processing and horse logging.
    • Take a break in the Food Area where you’ll find a great selection of delicious locally produced food.
    • And that’s not all! There will also be an exciting lumberjack show, longbow displays, charity auction and a fascinating programme of talks on trees and woodland.



    Admission (including car parking and programme): Adult £7; Concession £4; Family £15 (2 adults & 3 children).



    How to find Beacon Hill

    The Country Park lies 3 miles south of Loughborough and is within a 5 minute drive of Junctions 22 and 23 of the M1 motorway.

    From J22 follow the A511 and B591.

    From J23 follow the A512 towards Ashby and then the B591.

    For SatNav/Online Maps: use the postcode LE12 8SP

    Access by Public Transport

    NEW FOR 2010 - a Park and Ride Service will operate on the day from County Hall, Glenfield to the National Forest Wood Fair at Beacon Hill

    Go to the Beacon Hill pages for more information on the park.

    Also see the National Forest Website

    Picture of map showing location of woodfair