Spring has Sprung
March has been as gentle as a Spring lamb. Far from the freezing temperatures, gales and harsh snowfall of last year, we have enjoyed a March full of mild, bright and sunny days. The daffodils are in full bloom, the blossom is weighing the bows and in each field...
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Welcome Back
Welcome back to those of you that are able to make it for opening week. Peter, Ian, the road sweeper, the cleaning team, the pressure washers, to name but a few have been busily beavering away to prepare for your return. The only thing we can't guarantee is the...
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A Sprinkling Of Snow
With re-opening only days away we were a little distressed by the weather this morning! The good news is it's only a sprinkle and is set to clear as quickly as it arrived. It should be all systems go for Thursday. On the plus side, it does look rather pretty!
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Counting Down
March has arrived with the trumpeting of daffodils, some beautiful blue skies but still a distinct nip in the air! Preparations for opening are ramping up as we now find ourselves in our opening month. The days are longer and when the sun shines the warmth and...
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The Shortest Month
Glance through your diary at the month of February and you'll see it littered with special days. Imbolc on the second day of the month historically marked the beginning of the lambing season, a time when the snow drops are now visible, the days are lengthening and...
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First Snow
We have had our first snowfall of 2019 and it has been truly beautiful! Despite looking picturesque, the chilly temperatures of around -3 degree have made the conditions pretty treacherous both at Warren Forest and on the local access roads. We appreciate that...
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Happy New Year
This photograph was taken as the sun set on the 1st of January 2019. A perfect day with a perfectly beautiful ending. The weeks between now until we open again in March can be fraught with ice & snow, lingering fog and damp, wet days, but for now it's a pleasure...
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December Days
December may mark the beginning of meteorological Winter but for us here at Warren Forest it is a busy time for maintenance work to ensure the park is beautiful for your return in the Spring. The golden days of Autumn are now behind us and the landscapes and gardens...
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Closing Week
The barrier is down, draining off is complete and the hard and heavy maintenance and forestry work is underway! Closing week has been a glorious mixture of stunning skies and sunsets, a few mild days interspersed with heavy mists and a distinct drop in temperature. It...
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Another Season Ends
"November is the month in which we fight the encroaching dark with light....." We light up those dark cold skies with a blaze of colourful fireworks, and gather around the heat of the bonfire. The scent of November is wood smoke, sulphur and the sweetness of parkin...
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