This Way to Discovery and Adventure! Ashdown Forest reveals its “Gateway to Nature”

By Peter Lindsey Visitors to Ashdown Forest will be left in no doubt that they are…

Be Deer Aware – a plea to motorists to slow down on Forest roads

By Peter Lindsey Drivers travelling through Ashdown Forest are being advised to slow down as the…

Smallhythe Place A place for kings and a queen of the stage

By Robert Crouch   I like finding places that are a little different and have an…

Stormy’s Adventures; Trip to Hoburne Blue Anchor, Somerset.

By Stormy the Dog We set out in Mum’s car very early on Monday morning. I…

Knole Park; Medieval Deer Park and House, Sevenoaks, Kent

Knole is a beautiful National Trust place with around 350 deer living there. It is a…

The Castle Farm Lavender Field, Sevenoaks, Kent

The Castle Farm Lavender Field in Sevenoaks, Kent, is the largest lavender field in the UK.…

Nightjar Numbers Increasing on Ashdown Forest, Sussex

The annual nightjar survey on the Ashdown Forest has recorded the highest number of Nightjar breeding…

Stinging Nettles; Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

By Lyn Funnell Gardeners regard nettles as a nuisance. But they are the most valuable and…

Beth Morgan has joined Ashdown Forest as Head of Engagement and Development

By Peter Lindsey  Beth Morgan has joined Ashdown Forest as Head of Engagement and Development –…

Pond Life

By Lyn Funnell Since we dug out a large pond in our garden recently, it has…