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UNEXPECTED
UPLAND

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  • Geosites

Our Geosites

Discover what makes Charnwood Forest famous, and travel back nearly 600 million years.

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  • Shopping

Where to Shop

From local honey to sustainably raised venison, Charnwood Forest is full of products for you to try.

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  • Visit

Where to Visit

From medieval deer parks, to trappist abbeys, there's something for everyone in Charnwood Forest.

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  • Eat & Drink

Where to Eat

There's a restaurant, cafe, or pub for every taste in the Charnwood Forest Geopark.

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  • Walk

Where to Walk

Exploring Charnwood Forest on foot is one of the best ways to discover our most famous sites and the hidden treasures.

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  • Host

Where to Host

There's a venue for every event here in Charnwood Forest.

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  • Stay

Where to Stay

Find the perfect accommodation for your stay in Charnwood Forest

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LEARN ABOUT

CHARNWOOD FOREST

LEARN

Learn About Charnwood Forest

Delve a little deeper and discover the amazing stories behind our natural and cultural heritage, as well as specially designed educational resources.

Learn About Charnwood Forest
Rocky crags at Beacon Hill, known as the Old Man as they look like the face of a man.
An area of rock covered in orange lichens, with a large tree growing out of a crack

Begin Your Journey

A place for everyone

Explore Charnwood Forest through our interactive map, featuring recommendations from geosites and walks, to where’s best for a delicious dinner

View the Map
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An aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark set in the beautiful countryside of Leicestershire

Our Geopark is here to tell the story of Charnwood Forest: celebrating our internationally important geology, connecting people to our history, and securing a sustainable future.

About Charnwood Forest

News

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90 people watch lecture by Carenza Lewis
  • Geopark News
  • 7th January 2025

Prof Carenza Lewis Gives Christmas Lecture at Beaumanor Hall

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Wildlife Trust volunteers at a training session outdoors
  • Geopark News
  • 7th January 2025

Wildlife Trust Review of the Year in Charnwood Forest 2024

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Three people use equipment to record sounds in the countryside
  • Geopark News
  • 20th December 2024

Charnwood Arts Soundscapes the Geopark

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Reconnect with nature in Charnwood Forest Geopark

There are many ways that you can help and support Charnwood Forest – discover the one that works for you

A man walks through the autumn trees at Beacon Hill