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Rosliston Forestry Centre is situated on the Burton road just outside Rosliston and consists of 154 acres of young woodland with way-marked trails, including an 'all abilities' trail with a surfaced pathway to take wheelchairs.
There is a restaurant, indoor soft and outdoor play areas for children. There is also a garden, a crazy golf course, a bird hide and a number of pools in various parts of the woodlands. There are also bird of prey displays at certain times and craft units.
Above right: The entrance to the centre. The craft units and barn shop are on the left.
In all there are over 2¼ miles of trails within the centres grounds alone and these can be used as part of a longer walk taking in the village of Rosliston and Beehive Farm.
Below: The wooden Owl, part of the children's outdoor play equipment.
Below: The garden with herbs, pool and barbecue facility.
Below: Duckflight Pond and it's inhabitants.
Below: A view of Greenheart Lake.
Below: A willow dome pictured in the summer of 2001, big enough to hold several people.
Below: Another view of Greenheart Lake. Right: The bridge over the lake, sponsored by Rolls Royce.
At the other end of Rosliston is Beehive Farm, whuch is a 66 acre woodland site with fishing lakes, craft units, toilets, the 'Honey Pot Tea Rooms' and a pet supplies shop.
For children there is 'The Hen House' where there is a large collection of rabbits, guinea-pigs, peafowl, pheasants and rare breed poultry. There is a small charge for entry.
The farm also runs a caravan and camping site with 25 pitches for vans including electricity supplies and holds medieval and other events. There are also trails through the newly planted woodlands.
Below and right: Beehive Farm showing the Hen House, pet supplies shop and some local inhabitants.
Below and right: Views of The Horseshoe Lake.
