4 StarsGreat place for the whole family but parking is expensive ■8.50! Friston Forest is only ■3.50 for the whole day! and has more challenging MTB trails for the more experienced.
Great place for the whole family but parking is expensive ■8.50! Friston Forest is only ■3.50 for the whole day! and has more challenging MTB trails for the more experienced.
5 StarsWent for the first time after finding it on the internet. A truly hidden gem that I recommend highly. The bike trail was great fun and I will be back to try it again.
Went for the first time after finding it on the internet. A truly hidden gem that I recommend highly. The bike trail was great fun and I will be back to try it again.
5 StarsMe and a freind go there all the time for the mountain bike single track, great track, great staff, great faclilities and most of all great place. what more can i say
Me and a freind go there all the time for the mountain bike single track, great track, great staff, great faclilities and most of all great place. what more can i say
5 StarsVisited the forest yesterday- had such a brilliant time :) Lovely weather and great trails- we'll certainly be back! Great value as well as someone else pointed out- where else can you get a whole family in for somewhere for ■8.50!
Visited the forest yesterday- had such a brilliant time :) Lovely weather and great trails- we'll certainly be back! Great value as well as someone else pointed out- where else can you get a whole family in for somewhere for ■8.50!
5 StarsThis is an epic forrest with go ape and is grat value for money. the bike trails are also great to, you can even hire a mountain bike!
This is an epic forrest with go ape and is grat value for money. the bike trails are also great to, you can even hire a mountain bike!
3 StarsUp hill hard but downhill great!
Up hill hard but downhill great!
5 StarsCame to Bedgebury Forest to have a go on your red route singletrack and it was amazing, very challenging really encourages you to ride at your best because of the quality of the trails and the many sections each ride very differently which means you never get a chance to settledown into a pace. What makes its nicer is its not just a downhill track its a XC track with short uphills that are very challenging and jumps that give you the same buzz without needing body armour or dedicated full suspension bike.
Came to Bedgebury Forest to have a go on your red route singletrack and it was amazing, very challenging really encourages you to ride at your best because of the quality of the trails and the many sections each ride very differently which means you never get a chance to settledown into a pace. What makes its nicer is its not just a downhill track its a XC track with short uphills that are very challenging and jumps that give you the same buzz without needing body armour or dedicated full suspension bike.
5 StarsBedgebury is a great value for money day out for the family. Where else can the family go for ■8.50? We loved the National Pinetum, the excellent play areas and all the miles of cycle trails. Excellent
Bedgebury is a great value for money day out for the family. Where else can the family go for ■8.50? We loved the National Pinetum, the excellent play areas and all the miles of cycle trails. Excellent
Hi Nicola - please try Steve Peters, Forestry Commission wildlife ranger, on 07884 234731
I am trying to contact those involved with your dormice project. My father near Staplehurst used to have dormice and we are putting up boxes and would like some advice. A contact number please.
5 Starsmy first time singletracking and very much enjoyed the red track and will back very soon!!!!
my first time singletracking and very much enjoyed the red track and will back very soon!!!!
Hi Angie Miles of great walking at Bedgebury - round the National Pinetum and the forest - short and long. If you email the address at the top of the page I'll send you a map
1 StarWe had a great evening seeing Will Young, it's just a shame that it took us longer than he was on stage to leave!! Great place I don't think I'd come back to see another concert here just for that reason! It was bedlam.
We had a great evening seeing Will Young, it's just a shame that it took us longer than he was on stage to leave!! Great place I don't think I'd come back to see another concert here just for that reason! It was bedlam.
Hello, we'd like to bring a group of about 10 children, aged between 9 and 12 to Bedgebury having heard about it from friends who went cycling there, but do you have any walking trails that we can do with them as we don't want to cycle. If so, how long do they take to do roughly and can we get a copy before we arrive? Look forward to hearing back from you so that I can plan our day. Thank you in advance. Angie
2 Stars■8-50 divided by one..not good. Expensive for seeing a lot of trees which one can see everyday for free.
■8-50 divided by one..not good. Expensive for seeing a lot of trees which one can see everyday for free.
5 StarsLemon Drizzle not bad either! Love Helen and her staff in the caff!
Lemon Drizzle not bad either! Love Helen and her staff in the caff!
5 StarsI LOVE Bedgebury Forest! I think the new car parking system is great. I no longer need to remember to put my pass on the windscreen which is very handy. The cycle tracks are fantastic. Every path is marked and it is easy to find where you are. I think I will be hard pushed to find a decent cycle track like this that is worth driving to. Oh and the carrot cake is the best ever!
I LOVE Bedgebury Forest! I think the new car parking system is great. I no longer need to remember to put my pass on the windscreen which is very handy. The cycle tracks are fantastic. Every path is marked and it is easy to find where you are. I think I will be hard pushed to find a decent cycle track like this that is worth driving to. Oh and the carrot cake is the best ever!
5 StarsWe had the most amazing time at Bedgebury. The whole family had a brilliant time. We will come again and again. Wonderful! Not at all expensive, ■8.50 divided by five...not bad!
We had the most amazing time at Bedgebury. The whole family had a brilliant time. We will come again and again. Wonderful! Not at all expensive, ■8.50 divided by five...not bad!
3 StarsEnjoyed the day overall- car parking expensive however and the system for paying awful. The worst thing was the lack of coherent signs throughout the cycling path network- we got lost at nearly every t junction or turn. The map was close to useless too.
Enjoyed the day overall- car parking expensive however and the system for paying awful. The worst thing was the lack of coherent signs throughout the cycling path network- we got lost at nearly every t junction or turn. The map was close to useless too.
5 StarsOur postcode is TN17 2SJ . Entry is free. Parking is ■8.50 per car
Our postcode is TN17 2SJ . Entry is free. Parking is ■8.50 per car
5 StarsWent to see Father Christmas yesterday with my children. It was charming and very good value and we were made very welcome in the cafe and had delicious cakes. May go again and have the evening meal....thoroughly recommned :)
Went to see Father Christmas yesterday with my children. It was charming and very good value and we were made very welcome in the cafe and had delicious cakes. May go again and have the evening meal....thoroughly recommned :)
I was wondering how much the car park is at Bedgbury, I can't find it on the website thank you
5 StarsA friend reccomended that we try the cycle path at Bedgebury and I have got to say that it was FANTASTIC ! We have been to many cycle paths but this one by far is the best yet. A great ride for the whole family regardless of fitness levels and ability. I would say You have got to go !
A friend reccomended that we try the cycle path at Bedgebury and I have got to say that it was FANTASTIC ! We have been to many cycle paths but this one by far is the best yet. A great ride for the whole family regardless of fitness levels and ability. I would say You have got to go !
5 StarsLOVE it here! Great fun on the single track. Such a lovely place to be. Cakes are fab too! Come at least 4/5 times a year. Cheap day out for the whole family. Highly recommend. :-)
LOVE it here! Great fun on the single track. Such a lovely place to be. Cakes are fab too! Come at least 4/5 times a year. Cheap day out for the whole family. Highly recommend. :-)
5 StarsI loved bedgebury, a wild and excieting day out for all ages. I have been there at least 3 times every year and I always look foward to it!
I loved bedgebury, a wild and excieting day out for all ages. I have been there at least 3 times every year and I always look foward to it!
5 Starsfantastic place whether you are young or old my whole family love it and its just a one off payment for parking, excellent value
fantastic place whether you are young or old my whole family love it and its just a one off payment for parking, excellent value
5 StarsHave always found the cafe friendly but felt there was a lack of choice. Went recently and was really impressed by the new menu and the variety and freshness of the food. The Carrot Cake was to die for! But what is a Moriarti coffee - the girl on duty wasn't sure!
Have always found the cafe friendly but felt there was a lack of choice. Went recently and was really impressed by the new menu and the variety and freshness of the food. The Carrot Cake was to die for! But what is a Moriarti coffee - the girl on duty wasn't sure!
5 StarsBedgebury is great - so much to do and very good value!
Bedgebury is great - so much to do and very good value!
4 Starsgreat place for a bike ride, have been many times but you really need to sort out the direction markings. you meet a lot of lost people.!
great place for a bike ride, have been many times but you really need to sort out the direction markings. you meet a lot of lost people.!
5 StarsI have really enjoyed Bedgebury and never get bored of it
I have really enjoyed Bedgebury and never get bored of it
We love coming to Bedgebury forest every year when on holiday in uk from deserty dubai. The playgrounds are really fantastic, giving something for everyone and bringing England in line with the more creative quality playgrounds I see in germany- well done. The fact that the children can collect sticks and make their own albeit simple structures in the forest next to the main playground is brilliant - something that hardly any children nowadays have the pleasure of experiencing. Freedom, creativity and fun ! We parents loved Go-Ape and do something different every year we come. I wonder whether you can have overnighting in the forest ? Listening to different sounds, spotting owls, bats and other nightlife ? Falling asleep to the croaking of toads ? No camp fires, but focusing on the surrounds and going for a trek.
4 StarsJust been to the Electric Forest - what a fantastic evening - the Pinetum looked so beautiful ...we stopped for marshmallows half way round and then had a delicious great value meal at the cafe - definitely be back next year and will be signing up for Bedgebury membership really soon!
Just been to the Electric Forest - what a fantastic evening - the Pinetum looked so beautiful ...we stopped for marshmallows half way round and then had a delicious great value meal at the cafe - definitely be back next year and will be signing up for Bedgebury membership really soon!
5 StarsExcellent mountain bike tracks and nice scenery. Something for everyone, even better on weekdays when less people about! Recommended.
Excellent mountain bike tracks and nice scenery. Something for everyone, even better on weekdays when less people about! Recommended.
4 StarsJust been to the Electric Forest event - brilliant!
Just been to the Electric Forest event - brilliant!
1 Star
4 StarsMy family and I have had many wonderful trips to Bedge over the years. Watching it develop has kept our interest. The same goes for the facilities and I'm really suprised to see the negative comment about the cafe. For us it has always been a lively, fun place to be after a long walk or cycle. WeeKends make it a busy environment which adds to the feeling of activity and life. Food has always been good... We're certainly not a stick in the mud.
My family and I have had many wonderful trips to Bedge over the years. Watching it develop has kept our interest. The same goes for the facilities and I'm really suprised to see the negative comment about the cafe. For us it has always been a lively, fun place to be after a long walk or cycle. WeeKends make it a busy environment which adds to the feeling of activity and life. Food has always been good... We're certainly not a stick in the mud.
4 Stars
5 StarsHad a wonderful day here recently. This place is beautiful no matter the season or weather. Kids kept amused by all the different and imaginitive play areas dotted around, great cafe with tasty food and friendly staff (loved the kids' tapas! Great idea!) and no noise, PlayStations, computers or TV(bliss!!!). Haven't yet plucked up the courage to "Go Ape" ... but I'm working on it ...
Had a wonderful day here recently. This place is beautiful no matter the season or weather. Kids kept amused by all the different and imaginitive play areas dotted around, great cafe with tasty food and friendly staff (loved the kids' tapas! Great idea!) and no noise, PlayStations, computers or TV(bliss!!!). Haven't yet plucked up the courage to "Go Ape" ... but I'm working on it ...
4 StarsThe pinetum is a wonderful collection, and a valuable resource. It makes a great day out, and with the forest for cycling and the children's play area it's got something for everyone. A day out for a car load of people for ■8 is great value, not so good when you're an individual but then it's still worth it. My only criticism is the cafe. I've been a visitor for many years, and in it's current form it's always been overpriced, unhygenic, unhelpful (not having card facilities when it's perfectly possible), and often completely disorganised. My advise, just take your own and enjoy it sitting by the lake in the pinetum.
The pinetum is a wonderful collection, and a valuable resource. It makes a great day out, and with the forest for cycling and the children's play area it's got something for everyone. A day out for a car load of people for ■8 is great value, not so good when you're an individual but then it's still worth it. My only criticism is the cafe. I've been a visitor for many years, and in it's current form it's always been overpriced, unhygenic, unhelpful (not having card facilities when it's perfectly possible), and often completely disorganised. My advise, just take your own and enjoy it sitting by the lake in the pinetum.
5 Starsloved it. we took our bikes well recomended because the tracks are awsome especially the red had a fantastic day 8 pound was well worth it
loved it. we took our bikes well recomended because the tracks are awsome especially the red had a fantastic day 8 pound was well worth it
5 StarsI took a car load for ■8, which i think is pretty good value for a day out and I don't mind a contribution to the brilliantly maintained facilities and helpful staff. Will definitely go again.
I took a car load for ■8, which i think is pretty good value for a day out and I don't mind a contribution to the brilliantly maintained facilities and helpful staff. Will definitely go again.
5 StarsNearly turned the car around when I saw the car parking charges of ■8 but so glad I did not. My Husband and I and our two girls aged 5 and 6 had a brilliant day out and we did not even have bikes, which we are taking next time we go. Have already recommended it to my friends. If you are worried about cost of food do as we did and take a picnic, and a large cup of tea is only ■1 which I did not think was expensive.
Nearly turned the car around when I saw the car parking charges of ■8 but so glad I did not. My Husband and I and our two girls aged 5 and 6 had a brilliant day out and we did not even have bikes, which we are taking next time we go. Have already recommended it to my friends. If you are worried about cost of food do as we did and take a picnic, and a large cup of tea is only ■1 which I did not think was expensive.
4 StarsFor those who don't like the car park charges - get on your bike - after you've checked out the local free surrounding car parking by using Google Maps. Cheap and Easy!
For those who don't like the car park charges - get on your bike - after you've checked out the local free surrounding car parking by using Google Maps. Cheap and Easy!
5 StarsSuch a lovely place. My boy has a mini adventure each time we go :)
Such a lovely place. My boy has a mini adventure each time we go :)
4 StarsEverything absolutely marvellous for us oldies and the grandchildren except messy cafe and poor quality food. Worst muffin of the week.
Everything absolutely marvellous for us oldies and the grandchildren except messy cafe and poor quality food. Worst muffin of the week.
4 Starsfabulous, great views and great fun for all the family
fabulous, great views and great fun for all the family
4 StarsGo ape was brilliant and Bedgebury forest was beautiful but resent paying ■8 to park when already paid ■30 per person to do Go Ape. Could you not arrange free parking for Go Ape participants?
Go ape was brilliant and Bedgebury forest was beautiful but resent paying ■8 to park when already paid ■30 per person to do Go Ape. Could you not arrange free parking for Go Ape participants?
5 StarsBrilliant. ■8 for three people is a bargain, especially compared to some places. Trails are excellent and the benches every 100 - 200 yards perfect for those with limited mobility. To top it all, the place is absolutely beautiful and the staff helpful and friendly.
Brilliant. ■8 for three people is a bargain, especially compared to some places. Trails are excellent and the benches every 100 - 200 yards perfect for those with limited mobility. To top it all, the place is absolutely beautiful and the staff helpful and friendly.
3 Stars■8 parking a bit steep as I visit on my own and I'm a senior citizen
■8 parking a bit steep as I visit on my own and I'm a senior citizen
5 StarsA really good day out, and great value - ■8 for a whole day for all the family.
A really good day out, and great value - ■8 for a whole day for all the family.