Visitor Waiver & Site Use Agreement

Fforest Fields & Fforest Park
Visitor Waiver & Site Use Agreement

Last updated: 17 January 2026

Fforest Fields is a working rural landscape. By visiting, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are visiting at your own risk and understand that outdoor, farm environments have natural hazards.
  • You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of anyone in your care.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Animals, water, uneven ground and farm activity are part of the site and require care and common sense.
  • Swimming or entering water is at your own risk
  • You agree to follow site rules, signage and staff guidance.

This waiver does not remove our responsibility to act reasonably or safely. It recognises the realities of being outdoors in a real, working landscape.

Full details are set out below.

1. Nature of the Site

Fforest Fields is a working farm, landscape and visitor site in rural Powys.

The land includes natural and working features such as:

  • uneven ground, slopes, tracks and footpaths
  • livestock, wildlife and insects
  • streams, ponds, wetlands and natural watercourses
  • farm vehicles, machinery and equipment
  • changing weather and seasonal conditions

These are inherent features of the site and may not always be fenced, surfaced or signposted.

2. Assumption of Risk

By entering Fforest Fields, you acknowledge and accept that:

  • Outdoor and rural environments involve unavoidable risks.
  • You enter and use the site at your own risk.
  • You are responsible for taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others in your group.

This includes appropriate clothing, footwear, supervision and behaviour.

3. Children & Supervision

Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Parents and guardians remain fully responsible for the safety, behaviour and whereabouts of children in their care.

Extra care is required near animals, water, slopes and natural play areas.

4. Animals & Wildlife

Livestock and wildlife are part of the working landscape and must not be approached, fed or disturbed.

Animals may behave unpredictably.

Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and on leads where requested or required.

You accept the risk of injury from animals behaving naturally in a farm environment.

5. Water, Swimming & Natural Features

Streams, ponds, wetlands and watercourses are natural features of Fforest Fields.

Important: Swimming & Water Entry

Swimming or entering water is entirely at your own risk

Natural water carries risks including:

  • cold water shock
  • uneven or slippery surfaces
  • variable depth
  • submerged obstacles
  • changing flow and weather conditions

There may be no lifeguard, safety equipment or designated swimming supervision present.

Children must be closely supervised near water at all times.

Visitors are responsible for assessing their own ability and conditions before entering water.

We strongly advise caution and conservative judgement around all water features.

6. Behaviour & Site Rules

You agree to:

  • Follow all site signage, notices and instructions from staff.
  • Stay out of restricted, working or clearly marked areas.
  • Not climb gates, fences, trees or structures.
  • Use common sense and act with care and respect for the land, wildlife and livestock, other visitors, staff and volunteers.

Fforest Fields reserves the right to ask anyone behaving unsafely, irresponsibly or disruptively to leave the site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

Fforest Fields, its owners and operators do not accept liability for injury, loss or damage resulting from the ordinary and inherent risks of visiting a rural, outdoor and working farm environment.

Nothing in this agreement excludes or limits liability for:

  • death or personal injury caused by negligence
  • any liability that cannot be excluded under UK law

8. Medical Responsibility & Emergencies

You are responsible for your own medical needs and for carrying any necessary medication.

In the event of an emergency, staff may assist in contacting emergency services, but responsibility remains with the visitor.

9. Photography & Media

Photography or filming may take place as part of the general life and atmosphere of the site.

10. Fires, BBQs & Cooking (day visitors)

Open fires, fire pits, disposable BBQs or naked flames are not permitted unless explicitly authorised as part of a designated activity or event.

11. Alcohol & Substances

Alcohol may be consumed responsibly where permitted.

Intoxicated or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated.

Illegal substances are not permitted on site.

Fforest Fields reserves the right to refuse entry or ask visitors to leave where behaviour poses a risk to people, animals or the land.

12. Vehicles, Parking & Access

Vehicles must only be parked in designated areas.

Visitors must not drive or park on fields, tracks or access routes unless authorised.

Farm vehicles and working access routes must be kept clear at all times.

Fforest Fields accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to vehicles parked on site.

13. Biosecurity & Property

Visitors must not interfere with gates, fencing, equipment, livestock handling systems or farm infrastructure.

Any biosecurity measures or cleaning stations provided must be followed.

Damage caused deliberately or through negligence may be charged to the responsible visitor.

14. Weather, Site Conditions & Closures

As an outdoor rural site, conditions may change rapidly due to weather or land management needs.

Fforest Fields reserves the right to restrict access to areas, modify activities or close the site temporarily where necessary for safety.

No liability is accepted for disruption caused by weather, environmental conditions or events beyond reasonable control.

15. Accessibility & Personal Capability

The site includes uneven ground, slopes and natural surfaces which may not be suitable for all visitors.

Visitors are responsible for assessing whether the site and activities are appropriate for their own abilities and needs.

Please speak to staff in advance if you have questions about access or terrain.

16. Data Protection

Any personal information collected through bookings or site use is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Acceptance

By purchasing a ticket and/or entering Fforest Fields, you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood this Visitor Waiver & Site Use Agreement.
  • You accept these terms on behalf of yourself and any members of your group.