Knaresborough Forest Day 13th August
Published: 24 July 2024
Knaresborough is steeped in history, with its gorge, castle and ancient royal forest.
2025 will mark the 255th anniversary of the Enclosure Act, which was signed on 13th August 1770 at the Borough Bailiff, now the Commercial Hotel in Knaresborough, which KTC along with other groups and organisations will look to commemorate next year.
We propose to make 13th August ‘Knaresborough Forest Day’ to commemorate the enclosure of the Forest through the Enclosure Act of 1770, and to celebrate how things have moved on; the Rebirth of the ancient Royal Forest of Knaresborough (2025 – 2020).
We propose to make 13th August ‘Knaresborough Forest Day’ to commemorate the enclosure of the Forest through the Enclosure Act of 1770, and to celebrate how things have moved on; the Rebirth of the ancient Royal Forest of Knaresborough (2025 – 2020).
‘Knaresborough Forest Day’ will be an annual event when all things to do with our forests, our towns green spaces and nature surrounding the Nidd and Castle of Knaresborough are celebrated.
As a prelude to the 255th anniversary of the Enclosures Act in 2025, Tuesday 13th August this year 2024 - which falls within the famous Knaresborough FEVA festival week, will see various local organisations commemorating ‘Knaresborough Forest Day’, remembering and celebrating the ancient forest of Knaresborough through activities and events for all the family, workshops and walks.