Opening Times
Alice Holt Forest is open 365 days a year from 8am and closes at 6pm (October – February), 7pm (March – April), 9pm (May – August) and 7pm (September).
The Cafe on the Gren is open 9am - 4:30pm in the Winter and 9am - 6pm in the Summer.
Address
Alice Holt Forest, Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4LS
Car Parking Charges
There is a charge for vehicle access within the forest to assist with the maintenace costs of the woodland facilities. You can pay on-site at a machine or buy a season ticket for a year (click here for more details on our annual parking pass - the Discovery Pass or here to apply online). Please note that you will need to have change or a credit card with you to pay for parking.
£1.10 up to 1 hour
£2.20 up to 2 hours
£3.30 up to 3 hours
£4.50 up to 4 hours
£6.00 over 4 hours (all day)
Coach and Minibus Parking Charges
£37.00 coach parking
£13.00 minibus parking
There is no parking charge for schools coming on visits led by Alice Holt staff. Other schools are able to obtain parking at a reduced rate when they book in advance. All schools are required to make a booking for their visit.
Other Useful information
Alice Holt Forest Visitor Leaflet (pdf)
A new iPhone app for visitors to Forestry Commission sites is also available now. The easy to use, educational and fun app has a number of features including downloadable trail maps, a photo gallery, UK common tree identifier and unique 3D tree illustrations. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/mobileapp
Directions
Alice Holt Forest is located a few miles south of Farnham on the A325 and approximately 1 mile south of Birdworld. The multimap link above shows exactly where we are. For satnav users, the post code is GU10 4LS.
By road
From the A31 turn off at Farnham onto the A325. Stay on the A325 for approximately 4 miles. From Portsmouth and Petersfield take the A325 towards Farnham. At the Halfway House Pub on the A325 turn off the main road following signs for Alice Holt Forest. The entrance is 300 yards along this road on the left.
By rail
The nearest station is at Bentley, approximately 3 miles form the Forest Centre. From here you can walk through Alice Holt Forest to the forest centre along public rights of way. Alternatively take the train to Farnham and catch the Stagecoach number 18 bus to the Forest.
By bus
Stagecoach number 18 runs from Farnham Station to Bucks Horn Oak, stopping at the Halfway House Pub on the A325. It is just a short walk from here to the forest.
Activities led by Forestry Commission staff
A whole range of activities is available for children and adults throughout the year. Details can be found on the pages Things to do and Learning and school visits. View Your Forest for all our exciting activities and news about what's happening at Alice Holt.
Barbecues
We do not allow you to bring your own barbecue on to site and disposable barbecues are not permitted.
If you would like to have a barbecue you must hire on of the freestanding bookable barbecues.
There are 3 pre-bookable barbecues available for hire.
To check availability and to pre-book please call 01420 23666.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at Alice Holt Forest. We ask that all dogs be kept on a lead in the car parks, by the café, play areas and ponds. Please clean up after your dog and use the bins provided.
Your Forest, is available 
