Conkers in the Heart of The National Forest

Looking for a day out with a difference in the Midlands? Get ready for a day of adventure and discovery at CONKERS, nestled in the heart of the National Forest on the border between Leicestershire and Staffordshire. Once a mining site, now it is a forest-themed wonderland!

Explore the great outdoors with the Barefoot Walk, Activity Trail, or Fairy Labyrinth. Discover the Meta Garden, winner of a Chelsea Flower Show Gold Award 2022, and feel connected to the earth. Inside, interactive activities let you catch butterflies and leaves, while a 4D Cinema takes you on a fantasy journey.

Take a ride on the Conkerchoo train and climb the High Ropes for a bird’s eye view of the forest. Then explore The Warrens, a 70-metre maze of tunnels that once transported coal from the pit. Indoors, a simulated tree-top walk leads you through caves, mines, and even bat-filled caverns.

When hunger strikes, there are plenty of eateries to choose from. For a family feast, try the Explorers Rest-aurant, or grab a casual bite at the Canalside Coffee Shop.

If you are a music lover, there are live concerts at Conkers’ Arena. For special occasions, there are Fireworks, Halloween Week, and even a dazzling Winter Wonderland.

With something for everyone, CONKERS is the perfect family day out!

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