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CHOPWELL FOREST FESTIVAL |
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The North East Forest Festival at Chopwell Wood
SORRY -
NO FESTIVAL IN 2009
Problems with funding, staffing and car
parking have prevented this event continuing.
We are now looking at options for smaller events for 2009.
The 14th annual Forest Festival
was
held on 14th/15th
July 2007 in Chopwell Woodland Park.
This is one of England's biggest
woodland events, celebrating traditional woodland skills, whilst also demonstrating modern mechanical
methods. The Festival combines this with a programme of forest style fun and entertainment.
Saturday 14th July - opened 10 am - closed 5 pm
Sunday 15th July - opened 10 am - closed 5 pm
Event is organised by the Forestry Commission and Friends of Chopwell Wood,
the attractions on show are along a 1.8 km (11/4
mile) circuit within the Woodland Park.
Usually included for the Festival are: -
| * Ash Flower Making | * Wood Turning & Carving |
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| * Jewellery | * Charcoal Production | ||
| * Stick Dressing | * Wooden Toys & Puzzles | ||
| * Yurts | * Training & Education | ||
| * Archery | * Natural Products |
Willow Basket Weaving |
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* Chainsaw Carving | * Alternate Therapies | ||
| * Live Music | * Garden Furniture | |||
| * Orienteering | * Farm Animals | |||
| * Heavy Horses & Pony Rides | * Bodging (Pole Lathe) | |||
| * Basket Weaving | * Magician | |||
| * Face Painting | * Role Playing | |||
| * Coracle Making | * Morris Dancers | |||
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Mechanical Harvesting |
* Birds of Prey | * Zip Line Tree Slide |
Entertainment included LIVE MUSIC from some of the North's finest musicians.
Some of the attractions are within Marquee areas. There
are also "Hands on
Activities", many especially designed for children.
Refreshments and
toilet facilities are available.
The event is sign-posted by the AA on the main approach roads,
and
a car parking area is available just off the B6315.
An area for
Orange/Blue Badge Holders is set up within the woodland
on the main Festival site
(within a limited area) - please drive slowly along the single track road,
and be patient, you will be directed
to a space as soon as possible.
Entry charges for 2007 Festival were:
£5 for Adults and £3 for
Children/Senior Citizens
Family Ticket £ 12 (for 2 Adults and
2 Children).
Car Parking is free.
The low cost of entry to this event is due to the financial
support made by
the Friends of Chopwell Wood, and the Forestry Commission.
Come along for a wonderful day out.
You can "have-a-go"
at woodcrafts or just relax and enjoy the entertainment and beautiful scenery.
For Public Transport - Buses from - Newcastle, Eldon Square and The Metro Centre - Service 47 or 47A
Contact TRAVELINE 0870 6082608 - OR visit website on www.simplygo.com
© Copyright 2008 - Friends of Chopwell Wood