Open Wood & Workshops is an initiative from Woodland Heritage that improves wood culture of the UK. It encourages woodland and workshop owners to open their special places to the public to share knowledge, enabling people to learn about the skills involved in growing trees and using wood.

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““These initiatives give me hope for my grandchildren’s future. I feel that they should be extended to schools to teach the next generation.””

— Open Woods & Workshops visitor

Bookings and walk-ins to Open Woods & Workshops

Planned to take actions in their woodlands, workshops and homes in the year following their visit.

Agreed “Visiting a woodland or workshop had a positive impact on my mental health and wellbeing.”

“What a gift to walk in a wood that has been cared for and come closer to the nature of trees and plants through the expert knowledge of our guide. Our woods deserve our attention and respect.”

— Open Woods & Workshops visitor

Would you like to host?

Become an Open Woods & Workshops host in 2026 and beyond by becoming a member of Woodland Heritage, from just £3 per month. Become part of a growing movement championing growing trees and using wood for our future.

‘Wood Culture’ The Journal of Woodland Heritage

An annual, high quality, circa 100-page coffee table style journal packed with interviews and articles which explore the UK’s Wood Culture.

Events

Priority access to events, access to incredible places, often including tours through arboretum, vital woodlands, forestry operations, design and making spaces and some breath-taking trees.