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Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction comprising of the National Pinetum, a globally important tree collection, and Bedgebury Forest.
Bedgebury Pinetum is home to the National Conifer Collection and is recognised as one of the most significant collections of conifers anywhere in the world. It contains over 12,000 specimen trees set in 320 acres of Grade ll listed landscape within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Bedgebury Pinetum is awe-inspiring for tree lovers looking to learn about international tree conservation and a beautiful setting for peaceful walks, and picnics around the rolling hills, valleys, and lakes.
The forest is home to a children’s play trail, Go Ape high ropes courses, many miles of family cycling, mountain bike trails and waymarked running routes. Whether exploring the forest or the pinetum, Bedgebury provides a beautiful and tranquil setting to walk, play, picnic, learn, immerse in nature, and enjoy.
Bedgebury Forest, set in a further 2000 acres is the perfect place for those seeking more adventure. Shared forest paths are ideal for running, walking, and cycling, catering to all ages and abilities. The forest features waymarked running trails of 2km, 3km, 5km, and 10km, a 9km blue family cycle trail, and a 13km red singletrack mountain bike trail.
At the Visitor Centre, our friendly staff are available to help you make the most from your visit with maps, seasonal trail leaflets and activity packs.
Bedgebury Café serves a wide range of tasty hot and cold locally sourced food, delicious cakes, and a range of hot and cold refreshments. Indoor and outdoor seating is available overlooking one of Bedgebury Pinetum's beautiful lakes.
Our younger visitors aged 1 to 13 years can follow in the footsteps of the historic plant hunters on the 2km natural play trail taking in 12 challenging play areas. If you venture into the deep dark wood you may bump into the Gruffalo, the Gruffalo's Child and other characters from the Julia Donaldson book too.
The visitor centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users and includes an accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, and a Changing Places facility for those with additional needs. We have an all-terrain mobility scooter and wheelchair for hire and is bookable in advance.
Dogs are welcome on-site; they must be kept on a lead in the pinetum and around the children’s play trail.
Bedgebury hosts a busy program of events and activities throughout the year, suitable for individuals, groups, and families of all ages. Weekly fitness and wellbeing activities include running groups, wellbeing walks, yoga, guided cycle groups, and parkrun. Our most popular event is the spectacular after-dark illuminated trail, Christmas at Bedgebury.
On-site facilities also include cycle hire for all ages and a bike shop offering sales and servicing. Go Ape offers three different treetop adventures for the whole family. Bedgebury’s dedicated learning team, supported by the Kent High Weald Partnership, offers school trips and forest school activities during term time and summer holidays, enriching the educational experience for young visitors.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| any day, early bird, 8am-11am | £3.80 per vehicle |
| Any day, late afternoon, 5pm - close | £3.80 per vehicle |
| Coaches | £55.00 per vehicle |
| Minibuses | £33.00 per vehicle |
| Off peak times (all day) | £11.00 per vehicle |
| Peak Times (all day) | £14.50 per vehicle |
Entry fees are per vehicle
Pay on departure at the pay station in the car park. Our pay station machines are now cashless and only accept contactless or chip and pin card payments.
Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest Membership
Support Bedgebury by becoming a member, includes vehicle admission during daytime opening hours and a range of other benefits.
Other Memberships
Alternatively join the Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club and contribute to cycle trail developments. To ride your horse off bridleways at Bedgebury join TROT.
Cars with trailers - peak, £31, off peak, £22.
Any vehicle can drop off and collect, staying for 20 mins for free.
Directions from London Leave the M25 at junction 5 and join the A21 towards Hastings. Bedgebury is signposted off the A21 on the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. You will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your right hand side approximately half a mile after leaving the A21.
Directions from the North and East Take the A262 to Goudhurst and then turn by the village duck pond to take the B2079 signposted to Flimwell. Follow this road for approximately three miles and you will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your left hand side after the office entrance and Old Walled Garden entrance.
Directions from Brighton and the West Travel through Lewes and Uckfield to Heathfield. Take the A265 from Heathfield to Hurst Green. Turn left onto the A21, drive straight through Flimwell Crossroad. Bedgebury is signposted from here.
Directions from the South Take the A21 to the Flimwell Crossroad, drive straight across and then follow the sign to turn right onto the B2079. Bedgebury can be found approximately half a mile along this road on the right hand side.
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The number 254 bus from Tunbridge Wells gets the closest to the forest. The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell Crossroad). However the route from the bus stop to the forest is not on accessible footpaths. The nearest train station is Etchingham (on the Hastings line from Charing Cross or London Bridge).
You can get a taxi with Maidstone Taxi Company by calling 01580 890003.
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Bedgebury is open from 8am every day except Christmas Day.
Closing times change with the seasons, currently 8pm.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Our car park might close at short notice during peak hours. Please be aware that you need to be prepared to make the decision to turn around if the car park looks busy, or is full, and come another time.
Seasonal changes to closing time
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