The Woodland Trust has become aware of companies offering photoshoots at Heartwood Forest. It should be noted that any professional photography is not permitted without written consent – this includes commissioned shoots of people or animals and covers all parts of all Woodland Trust sites. Please be aware that Heartwood Forest is private land and that no professional photography is authorised without permission from the landowner. No permits for photoshoots at Heartwood Forest have been issued to any photographers this year (2019). Photographers and clients should also be aware that any profe ..read more

Why not join the Heartwood Forest volunteers at Wick Wood, Marshals Drive, St Albans, AL1 4RE for the annual Easter Egg Hunt? Gates open at 10am, and the event goes on until 12 noon. The hunt involves a walk around the wood, looking for coloured tokens. When your child has 5 different colours, they can return to the volunteers who will exchange them for a chocolate treat. The cost is 50p per child with all proceeds going to the Woodland Trust. It is suitable for all ages, from toddlers to early teens. Please note that all under 16’s must be accompanied by an appropriate adult. The paths can be ..read more