Discover the wilder side of Lancashire & North Yorkshire
Relax, recharge and reconnect with nature among 300 square miles of pristine upland landscapes in The Forest of Bowland National Landscape.
Step into a walker's paradise
Reconnect and Recharge
Escape the ‘chatter’ of the 21st Century and tune in to the slower rhythms of nature on a digital detox in the the Forest of Bowland
About the Forest of Bowland National Landscape
The Forest of Bowland may be a long way off the beaten track, but Ordnance Survey cartographers have identified it as the centre point of Great Britain.
Where to Stay
There’s plenty of fun activities to cram into a day trip to the Forest of Bowland, but making a weekend of it opens up all sorts of options. Whether you’re ...
Forest of Bowland to pioneer £2 million community arts project
The Forest of Bowland National Landscape is to become a major hub in a ground-breaking national £2 million art project: Nature Calling. Working with writer, rapper and performer OneDa, and ...
Join Carla for a beginners’ Watercolour Workshop
Join local artist Carla Gebhard for a lovely and relaxing group watercolour workshop at beautiful Wyresdale Park this October. Perfect for beginners, this workshop is inspired by dried flowers and ...
Uncovering the Lost Celtic Past of North West England: Annual Bowland Lecture
Browsholme Hall's Tithe Barn will be the setting for an early autumn lecture delivered by Neil Whalley on the evening of Tuesday, October 1. In his talk, The Celtic history ...
Get closer to nature
The Forest of Bowland is an oasis for wildlife where visitors can still see species which have become scarce in the rest of England
Choose your adventure
On foot, by bike, by day or by night, the Forest of Bowland is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts just waiting to be explored.
A truly delicious destination
Discover specialist independent food retailers, thriving markets and artisan producers on a foodie foray through this mouth-watering corner of England.