Located on the edge of Rosliston village in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes really is at the heart of the new National Forest. 
Visitors are able to explore the beauty of this emerging young woodland landscape using specially laid out trails. Following the trails, you will enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the three fishing lakes, the Horseshoe, Botany Bay and Jubilee, as well discovering peaceful picnic areas surrounded by wild flowers.
Open all the year round, our walking trails join with the local network of footpaths to allow further exploration of the National Forest area, making the Beehive an ideal base. Well behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on leads at all times. Ample car parking is available at the main entrance area.
Recreation, Education and Conservation
We became one of the first successful applicants to the National Forest Tender Scheme in 1996 carrying out widespread tree planting and further wildlife habitat creation moving the farm towards a recreation, education and conservation focus. Our vision has now become reality with public access to developing woodland areas devoted to walking and fishing. Local schools find the Beehive an essential educational resource when teaching wildlife and conservation subjects and in turn the children will pass on this important knowledge to future generations. This work has been well recognised and we have featured in BBC Television's Country File presented by John Craven.
Woodland Planting The woodland planting at the Beehive is the result of careful planning and proactive land management during a time of change in British farming. Planting of young Oak, Ash, Field Maple, Wild Cherry and Poplar, amongst other indigenous species, is helping to rapidly re-establish native British woodland. Coniferous planting includes Corsican Pine, Scots Pine, Larch, Norway Spruce and Grand Fir. Birds, Wildlife and Wildflowers The area has always been rich in birds, wildlife and wildflowers and we have built upon this to encourage further biodiversity as the woodland develops. With woodland, meadow and wetland habitats becoming established, the variety of flowers, grasses, animals and birds is impressive. A dedicated team monitors the species at the site and has compiled comprehensive records. From dragonflies to waterfowl they're all here.
