Bedgebury Forest is ideal for cycling, walking, riding, adventure play and Go Ape. Visit the National Pinetum, the world's finest conifer collection, perfect for walks and picnics
Safe, healthy outdoor fun for all ages and abilities. Open all year & great value for money, Bedgebury is the place to visit on the Kent/Sussex border.
Latest news - Mountain Bike Trail development
Great news! The contractor has done a great job, and 6 sections have now been repaired and are open again!
We have secured almost £60,000 of funding for the trail development project. While some sections of the mountain bike trail are closed for repairs, please follow all safety and diversion signage at all times. Follow this link for more information.
The National Pinetum at Bedgebury is the finest collection of conifers on one site in the world.
Bedgebury now has new all-ability scenic walking routes promoting healthy living, including challenging health walks and calorie mapped trails.
Are you looking for a gentle family cycle ride in a beautiful woodland setting, or maybe some high-speed mountain biking round Bedgebury's challenging singletrack?
Find new dedicated way-marked trails linking with existing bridlepaths, creating a network of horse-friendly routes around the forest.
Do you fancy reliving the adventures of the famous explorers who brought back some of our most exotic trees and shrubs from the farthest corners of the world?
Bedgebury is the ideal place for people to learn about trees, the environment and themselves. Bedgebury's National Pinetum, a world-class tree collection, contains conifers from across the globe as well as a range of wildlife habitats that are ideal for environmental studies.
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Go Ape. UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure Enjoy two to three hours of adventure high above the forest floor, taking on Zip Wires, Tarzan Swings and a variety of Crossings.
Take a look and book at our Go Ape page.
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- Arboreta
The National Pinetum at Bedgebury is the finest collection of conifers on one site in the world. With over 12,000 trees and shrubs from across five continents, many of them rare and endangered, it is a beautiful and tranquil place to walk, picnic and enjoy nature away from the stresses of everyday life. Each season offers different experiences and delights.
- Cycling
Family cycling through beautiful woodlands. 13km singletrack MTB around Bedgebury Forest
- Cycling Hire
Bikes for hire from Quench Cycles 01580 879694
- Mountain biking
13km singletrack mountain-biking trail
- Cycle wash
Cycle wash at Quench Cycles
- Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the Pinetum on leads and off the lead but under control in the forest
- Easy Access
The car park, visitor centre and many trails are designed to be accessible to wheelchair users
- Educational
The car park, visitor centre and many trails are designed to be accessible to wheelchair users
- Hi-Rope
Go Ape tree top adventure 0845 643 9215
- Horse riding
Horse riders with TROT permits will find new dedicated way-marked trails linking with existing bridlepaths, creating a network of horse-friendly routes around the forest. They will also benefit from a trail map, a secure and exclusive box park and a designated picnic area. For more information please call TROT on 01622 735599. (Please note that no horses are allowed in the National Pinetum).
- Information
Information Office at the Visitor Centre.
Interpretation boards all round the Pinetum and play area
- Orienteering
Bedgebury offers professionally-endorsed orienteering routes - maps available from the Visitor Centre
- Parking (chargeable)
£8.50 per car for parking, with admission included
- Picnic
Award-winning picnic spots all round Bedgebury
- Play area
Discover exciting new play equipment amongst the trees. All ability half-mile Plant Hunters' Play Trail. A chance for children to let off steam in safety.
- Restaurant
Pineatery Cafe
07724 705749
- Shower
Shower tokens available from the Visitor Information Office
- Walking
Bedgebury has a network of all-ability scenic walking routes promoting healthy living, including challenging health walks and calorie mapped trails.
- Visitor centre
Bedgebury Pinetum is open all year
- Toliets
Ladies, Gents and disabled toilets at the Visitor Centre
- Wildlife
The Pinetum is a unique haven for wildlife including many bird species such as Hawfinch, Firecrest and Crossbills. Bedgebury also has 24 varieties of dragonfly.
Location
OS Grid ref: TQ715336
Postcode: TN17 2SJ
Contact
Recreation Information Officer
01580 879 820
enquiries.eastfd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Opening & Parking
Opening Times:
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Admission
£8.50 per car
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January
8am - 4pm
February
8am - 5pm
March
8am - 6pm
April
8am - 7pm
May
8am - 8pm
June
8am - 8pm
July
8am - 8pm
August
8am - 8pm
September
8am - 7pm
October
8am - 6pm
November
8am - 5pm
December
8am - 4pm
Parking
£8.50 per car for parking, with admission included
Discovery Pass
Contact the Friends of Bedgebury for annual membership and a Discovery Pass 01580 879842
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