Concerts and festivals usually issue long lists of banned items that revellers aren't allowed to bring along, and food and drink is frequently among them. However, there is a series of outdoor gigs being held near Bristol that are picnic-friendly to make the most of the gorgeous woodland setting.
Forest Live returns to Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire in a matter of days, and is one of several Forestry England sites welcoming big headliners this week and next week. On Thursday evening (June 8) the picturesque venue will host Paul Weller, followed by Tom Grennan on Friday and Jack Savoretti on Saturday, who will bring special guest Natalie Imbruglia.
Forestry England says the concerts have become known for their "relaxed atmosphere and spectacular forest backdrops", with income generated from ticket sales helping to "look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive". Cannock Chase Forest in Staffordshire, Delamere Forest in Cheshire and Thetford Forest in Suffolk are the other locations taking part.
