Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop

Update 9th February 2010: There has been more snow in the forest. Walking trails are open, however, please take extra care as the surface in places is icy and slushy and could freeze depending on weather conditions.  The cycle trails are open but there is likely to be ice and snow on the trails. Please follow the diversions in place and report any trail problems to the Visitor Centre with location details. Dixon's Hollow bike park remains closed due to ice on the track.  The forest drive is now open and passable with care, please drive to the conditions. For further information call the Visitor Centre on 01751 460295 before you set off.  Thank you for your patience at this time.

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre is situated along the forest drive just beyond the forest village of Low Dalby.

Facilities within the centre include an information desk, Forestry Commission shop, exhibition area, education meeting room, external and internal toilets and Treetops Restaurant with terrace. The Visitor Centre sells maps and booklets about the various walks and cycle trails within the forest.

Opening hours for the Visitor Centre are 9.30am until 4.30pm, daily throughout the year.

The visitor centre is also the new home of the Dalby Astronomical Centre where events are held throughout the year.

Visitors requiring assistance can contact a member of staff from the Visitor Centre on 01751 460295.

The following admission charges apply: foot, cycle and horse access is free; cars and MPVs £7.00 (a seven-day pass is available for £15.00); motorcycles £2.00; mini-buses £12.00; coaches £25.00 (by appointment only). Discovery Passes for the forest can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for £42.00 (cars & MPVs). Disabled badge holders are not exempt from charges.

Conference and special occasions in the forest. To book a meeting/conference or special occasion to be held at the Visitor Centre please contact Tanya Rex on 01751 460454 or email tanya.rex@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

For Education or Recreation bookings please email nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or call 01751 472771.