Knaresborough Forest Park

27/10/2026

Autumn migration has already begun at Knaresborough Forest Park 🌾🍂 — our latest guest blog by Andrew Hill explores the early departures of Common Swifts, swallows, house martins and the warblers passing through. A fascinating read and beautiful photos, all taken on KFP. Read more: https://wix.to/9WHRlcZ

As early as it may seem, the end of July is the start of the autumn bird migration. The Common Swift, which is a frequent summer visitor to KFP, generally starts its 7,000 mile journey back to Southern Africa by the end of July. Swallows and House Martins, who have been enjoying our new ponds this s...

21/10/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who made Quiz Night 2026 a success — whether you joined a team or volunteered, you helped raise over £1,300 for a new water collection system! 🌳💧

Your support means more tree & shrub planting can thrive even in dry spells — read site manager Geoff’s explanation of why this system is needed and how your fundraising will help.

Read more: https://wix.to/dDIC6ss

14/10/2026

Don't forget our quiz night on Saturday! Tickets will be available on the door. Have fun while raising money for a good cause, to help us protect the thousands of trees we are planting on your doorstep.

Join us for a fun-filled nature-based Quiz Night to raise funds for water collection at Knaresborough Forest Park!

12/09/2026

Quiz Night 2026! Join us for a fun-filled quiz to raise funds for water collection at Knaresborough Forest Park. 📅 17 October 2026 | 19:00–21:30 📍 Knaresborough House, High St, Knaresborough, HG5 0HW.
Tickets available below, or from Castlegate Books in the market square (CASH ONLY, PLEASE)- thank you again to them for offering this service.
Learn more and book: https://wix.to/T3Dn3lj

Join us for a fun-filled nature-based Quiz Night to raise funds for water collection at Knaresborough Forest Park!

27/08/2026

Knaresborough Forest Day 2026 was a joyful celebration of community stewardship — despite the heat! Read the full roundup and see photos on our blog: https://wix.to/2KeUmEx

We were thrilled that so many people braved the hot weather (for the second year running!) to join us to celebrate returning the land to community ownership.After a welcome by Shan Oakes, Mayor of Knaresborough and KFP team member, we were delighted that Ben Skinner, our former Chair, opened the eve...

06/08/2026

If you missed the wonderful 'Son et Lumiere' film about the history and future of Knaresborough Forest (which includes footage of Knaresborough Forest Park and interviews with some of the Long Lands Community team), there's another opportunity to see it - details below.

03/08/2026

A wonderful post by Lou Turnbull, sharing her vocation creating dyes and inks from plants, some of which she is growing at Knaresborough Forest Park .

Enjoying abundance

03/08/2026

Important tips from North York Moors National Parks about preventing wildfires.

03/08/2026

More moth photos from Long Lands Common

30/07/2026

Please be aware of the dangers of ticks, which can cause serious diseases in animals and humans. This is another reason for keeping your dog on a lead in Knaresborough Forest Park to avoid it going into the long grass.

It's important to when enjoying the New Forest this summer. Here are some simple tips to keep you and your family safe:

1. Use a repellent that prevents ticks.
2. Wear long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
6. If you find a tick, safely remove it as soon as possible

Find out more about staying safe in the National Park through the link in the comments.