4/5)About Alice Holt Forest
Visit the new Alice Holt Forest website by clicking here.
Our events programme and newsletter, Your Forest, is available here.
Queen's Jubilee Forest Picnic on Sunday 3rd June
We’ve got the space, you bring the picnic! Ask in the cafe about picnic goodies, drinks and ice-cream.
Make your own leafy crown to wear in your kingdom of trees, and go on a hunt for woodland treasures. Download invitations to send to your friends and other fun activity sheets from our jubilee website.
This ancient forest is famous for its oak trees which once supplied timber for navy ships. Whether you have come to walk, cycle, picnic, or see the wildlife, there is something at Alice Holt for everyone who loves the countryside.
A new iPhone App for visitors to Forestry Commission sites is also available now. It's easy to use and has a number of features including downloadable trail maps. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/mobileapp
Disposable BBQs are not permitted on site.
There are 3 pre-bookable BBQs available for hire.
To check BBQ availability and to pre-book please call 01420 23666.
Get more from Alice Holt Forest throughout the year with the new Discovery Pass
The Discovery Pass is an annual parking permit with some additional benefits. For £40 you can visit Alice Holt Forest as many times as you like within 12 months and don't forget that the forest is open all through the week and in the evenings.
You will also receive 10% off at the Cafe, 20% off at Go Ape (Monday to Friday in term time - conditions apply), 10% discount on parts, accessories, hire and servicing at Quench Cycles (Monday to Friday in term time, excluding bank holidays) and national benefits too. For the full list of benefits and current offers click here.
You will also receive an E-newsletter packed with information about events, activities and wildlife in the forest.
You can apply online at here or the Discovery Pass is available from the Café on site.
How to get there:
Farnham is the nearest town or village.
From the A31 turn off at Farnham onto the A325. Stay on the A325 for approximately 3 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. The nearest station is at Bentley. 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 a bus to Bucks Horn Oak. For satnav users, the Forest Centre postcode is GU10 4LS.
OS Grid Reference: SU810420
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Places to go in Alice Holt Forest
Alice Holt Forest CentreAlice Holt Forest Centre
Other places to go in this area
What's on in Alice Holt Forest
June
- Walking to Health Walks Tuesday 7 February 2012
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tuesday 5 June 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012 - Pushy Mothers Monday 20 February 2012
Monday 27 February 2012
Monday 5 March 2012
Monday 12 March 2012
Monday 19 March 2012
Monday 26 March 2012
Monday 2 April 2012
Monday 16 April 2012
Monday 23 April 2012
Monday 30 April 2012
Monday 7 May 2012
Monday 14 May 2012
Monday 21 May 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Monday 11 June 2012
Monday 18 June 2012
Monday 25 June 2012 - BodyFit Bootcamp Tuesday 21 February 2012
Thursday 23 February 2012
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Thursday 1 March 2012
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Thursday 8 March 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Thursday 15 March 2012
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Thursday 29 March 2012
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Thursday 26 April 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Thursday 3 May 2012
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Thursday 10 May 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Thursday 17 May 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Thursday 31 May 2012
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Thursday 14 June 2012
Tuesday 19 June 2012
Thursday 21 June 2012
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Thursday 28 June 2012 - Den Building Wednesday 4 April 2012
Thursday 7 June 2012 - Queen's Jubilee Forest Picnic Sunday 3 June 2012
- Willow Creatures Wednesday 6 June 2012
- Nordic Walking Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
July
- Nordic Walking Tuesday 26 June 2012
Tuesday 3 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Tuesday 17 July 2012
Facilities:
Activities:
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Alice Holt Forest is an ideal place for a walk in the woods. You can follow the waymarked trails or walk your own routes. A map of the forest is available at the Cafe. |
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There is a popular waymarked family cycle trail through the forest. Cycle hire is availble on site through Quench cycles. |
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There are a number of suitable routes for horse riders within the forest. A permit is required by all horse riders who wish to ride off of the public bridleways in the forest. Please contact TROT on 01622 735599 to apply for a permit (for more information see the link on the right of this page). |
Contact
Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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