Family Learning


With a wide range of activities, projects and events on offer, the Great Western Community Forest is a great place to visit, whatever the time of year.

Pole lathe at Shaw Forest Park in 2006There are volunteer clear up days, tree planting events, walks and school related activities as well as Forest Festival, our annual free event providing information about the Great Western Community Forest and celebrating trees and their products.

There are also opportunities to join other groups in helping to conserve and care for the areas close to where you live, providing a better understanding and appreciation for your environment.

Have a look on our Community Net page and Network pages to find out how you can get involved with local environmental groups and organisations near you.

Great Western Community Forest

1st Floor, Premier House, Station Road, Swindon, SN1 1TZ

Tel: 01793 466324 - Fax: 01793 466306