Acorns Walnuts Strolling through the woods in early Autumn you can see all the trees with their nuts and seeds hoping for the seedlings to
When we think of animals during winter, the image that comes to mind is probably hibernating animals. A cosy family curled up in a burrow
Those guests visiting recently will have seen our areas of wildflower turf have had their annual haircuts ready for Winter. Removing the clippings to encourage
If you go for a walk through our ancient woodland, you will see Nature’s Bounty all around you, from the humble Blackberry to the Sloe’s.
Water Lilies also known as Nymphaeaceae Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we have lots of beautiful plants and wildflowers, if you’ve visited before then you
Someone has been reading our latest fishing blog! Standing in the still morning sunshine under the weeping willow tree was a very experienced fisherman on
The Greylag Goose is the largest of the domestic goose, it is the ancestor of most breeds of other geese. They are native to the
Even though the thermometer is below zero our resident swans have returned to the lake. Venturing onto the ice from the free water around the
The familiar flash of red-breast and sweet song is unmistakable. Here at Rockingham Forest Park we are delighted to say we have had many a
The Nuthatch gets its name from a middle English term “Nuthak,” this means nut hacker. This is a very fitting name for them as they
Dusk to Dawn encounters in the sky’s over Rockingham Forest Park Now Autumn is here owls can be seen during the twilight swooping around the
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots,
General Waste Where does the general waste from Rockingham Forest Park go? General waste are items and rubbish from homes and businesses that can’t be
Autumn As the trees start to shed and create a blanket of leaves on the ground, the nights get darker, and a cool autumn air
Mushrooms are part of the fungi group. Mushrooms are the fruiting body of the fungus. Although some mushrooms are good to eat and used in
In the evening quiet, here at Rockingham Forest Park, if you listen carefully, you will hear the melodic padding of our tiny hedgehog friends as
You may recognise this beautiful bird of pray by its distinctive features, it has large, rounded wings; often displayed in a “V” shape when sawing
Mistletoe Myths During a recent walk in Burghley Park with my dog I was surprised at how many trees were playing host to mistletoe. The
The pheasant is not native to Britain but has a long history of residence here. There is some debate over the success of various possible
Hidden Secrets in Old Sulehay Woods For many years I have enjoyed walking through Old Sulehay woods especially in the spring with its wonderful carpet
As the days are due to get shorter and the nights longer do you remember how the summer was? This summer in the UK, we
At Rockingham Forest Park, our woodlands are a firm favourite with the Hare. Hares are larger than rabbits and have longer ears. Although many people
Whilst having our lunch on a lovely day in May earlier this year we were joined by an adolescent mute swan who decided to have
Badgers are a staple among our British countryside and their striped faces are an iconic part of British Wildlife. The humble badger has appeared in
What is Sustainability? Sustainability consists of fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations, while ensuring a balance between economic
Deer oh Deer Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we are avid spotters of our deer friends. They tend to be quite shy, so it is
Here at Rockingham Forest Park, you will be able to visit our woods and beautiful lakes. Here you will be able to see the many
The Wonders of Nature Here at Rockingham Forest Park, we work closely with our local beekeepers who regularly come and advise on the swarms/nest that
Woodland Wanders Our maintenance boys have been hard at work here at Rockingham Forest Park creating woodland walks through our forests. With all of the
Old Coot’s Here at Landal Rockingham Forest we are lucky to be surrounded by amazing countryside, woodland and lakes and we are fortunate to have
