Make the most of autumn at Foremark

Image shows a family holding hands enjoying an autumnal walk in the woodland — Visitors walking along the bridleway | © National Trust/Rod Kirkpatrick

From adventures in the playground to walks through the woodland, there’s plenty of ways to get active at Foremark. Find out what there is to see and do this autumn to make the most from your visit.

Pitch up and play

With plenty of open space, load the car with your favourite games and enjoy an afternoon of family fun. What games will you bring?

For those seeking a bigger adventure, go wild in the playground and enjoy climbing, swinging, and spinning.

Family visitors playing on a slide, Foremark, Derbyshire — Family fun in the play area at Foremark | © National Trust / Rod Kirkpatrick

Get active

With a range of waymarked walks, cool down this summer on a walk through the woodland. The green walk is perfect for those with little legs or those seeking a shorter adventure.

Alternatively, bring along your bike and explore Foremark via two wheels along the bridleway.

Click here to download a map of Foremark and decide which route to take.

Please be respectful of others

All paths at Foremark are multi-use, so please be mindful of other users and share with care.

Visitors with young children and a dog having refreshments at a picnic bench at Foremark, Derbyshire — Visitors enjoying a dog walk at Foremark | © National Trust \ Rod Kirkpatrick

Bring a picnic

Foremark is the perfect spot for a picnic in the Septemer sunshine. Lay down a blanket, secure a picnic bench or set up by your car if you’re feeling really peckish.

Bring along your own or treat yourself to refreshments from the kiosk. There’s also ice cream for the whole family, including bambino scoops for little ones, perfect for an Indian summer.

Looking after Foremark

You can help us look after Foremark this autumn by:

Leaving BBQs at home – whether that’s with gas, coal, a camping stove or however you like to cook your burgers.

Taking any litter home with you.

Staying out of the water – for your own safety, there’s no water access for you or your four-legged friends. Blue green algae is present at Foremark, which can be fatal for dogs.

Keeping dogs on a lead around the visitor facilities, playground, near livestock, and along the Bridleway and nearby woodland. Click here for more information about visiting Foremark with your dog.