'Enchanting' Puzzlewood Named the Most Beautiful Place in the UK Monday, May 25, 2026 puzzlewood forestofdean tolkien woodland enchantment filminglocation nature family hiking travel Puzzlewood, nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, has been crowned the most beautiful place in the UK in Time Out’s 2024 list, curated by the magazine’s expert travel writers. This ancient woodland … Read More
‘Magical’ Forest in Gloucestershire That Feels Straight Out of a Fairytale Friday, April 24, 2026 puzzlewood forest gloucestershire fairytale ancient tolkien nature adventure heritage woodland Described as “one of the most magical places in England,” Puzzlewood remains a hidden gem for many despite being just a short drive from Gloucester. Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire, … Read More
Cats Threaten Nightingales at Highnam Woods if New A40 Town is Built Friday, April 24, 2026 nightingales cats highnam woodland rspb conservation development gloucestershire urbanisation wildlife Plans to build a new 2,000-home town near Churcham, Gloucestershire, have raised alarm over the potential impact on the nightingale population in the ancient woodland of Highnam Woods. The Royal Society for the Protection of … Read More
Countryfile's John Craven Surprises Guest with Heartwarming 30-Year Reunion Sunday, April 12, 2026 countryfile johncraven nationalforest susanbell treeplanting reunion bbc woodland conservation forestry During the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday, 12 April, presenter John Craven delivered a touching surprise that left a former guest truly floored. Joined by co-host Charlotte Smith, John visited the National … Read More
Extensive Search Underway in Forest of Dean for Missing Man Monday, March 9, 2026 forestofdean missingperson searchoperation rescue community volunteers missingman woodland searchdogs investigation Authorities and volunteers have launched an extensive search operation in the Forest of Dean for Graham, who has been missing for nearly seven days. The community and rescue teams are working tirelessly to find any trace of … Read More
Cows Introduced to Cheltenham Woodland to Enhance Biodiversity Thursday, February 12, 2026 cheltenham biodiversity woodland grazing conservation wildflowers cattle limestonegrassland ecosystem enovert A herd of eight belted Galloway cattle has been introduced to Barber Wood, a woodland near Cheltenham, to revitalise the local ecosystem and encourage growth of wildflowers and insects. These distinctive cattle, native to … Read More