PEOPLE young and old can explore a special Amazon adventure in a North-East forest next month.

Sky Rainforest Rescue, which is a partnership between Sky and WWF, has joined forces with the Forestry Commission to host a series of trails to encourage families to get out and about to explore woodland areas.

There will be a chance to wander through Hamsterley Forest, near Bishop Auckland, on Sunday, September 7, and discover more about the Amazon along the way.

Children will receive a free explorer’s pack with activities to keep them entertained and they will also be able to go home with their faces painted as their favourite Amazonian animal.

For more details, visit rainforestrescue.sky.com/what-you-can-do/activities-in-your-area