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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning destination set in the rolling hills of Kent’s High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Immerse yourself in nature and explore more than 2,000 acres of forest in a way that suits you. It’s a place where adventure, nature, history and conservation come together.
Discover some of the world’s oldest and rarest trees within the National Pinetum — a globally important collection of conifers, carefully conserved as a living life-raft for threatened species. Together, they tell a powerful story of the forests that sustain life on Earth.
Your starting point at Bedgebury
Staff, volunteers and local groups work together to create a welcoming experience for every visitor.
At the lakeside Visitor Centre, the team can help you plan your day with maps, trail leaflets and activity packs.
The centre offers step-free access, accessible facilities and a café with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lake. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available to hire (pre-booking recommended).
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead in the Pinetum and around the children’s play trail.
Walks and trails to suit your day
Miles of waymarked trails invite you to walk, wheel, cycle or run through woodland, from gentle accessible paths to longer routes.
All-weather cycling for all abilities
Bedgebury is well known for cycling, including mountain biking. The 9km family cycle trail offers an accessible route for all ages, while experienced riders can take on the 13km red-grade singletrack, including Deerstalker and the fast Cake Run finish. Bike hire is available.
Family-friendly experiences
Families can enjoy natural play across the forest, including a 2km play trail with 12 activity areas. Younger visitors can look out for Gruffalo sculptures hidden among the trees.
For adventure, Go Ape Bedgebury offers high ropes experiences in the canopy, including Treetop Adventure, Adventure Plus and Treetop Challenge, with a 170-metre zip line.
The Bedgebury Pinetum and Tree Collection
Home to over 12,000 trees, Bedgebury’s Pinetum is one of the most important conifer collections in the world.
From towering redwoods to rare and endangered species, these trees sit within a landscape of lakes and valleys. Many have ancient origins, while others now survive only in remote parts of the world. Here, they are collected, conserved and studied to help protect them for the future.
Events and activities
Bedgebury hosts a year-round programme of events, including Christmas at Bedgebury, seasonal family trails and permanent Gruffalo sculptures. Regular highlights include Saturday parkrun, wellbeing sessions and guided tours, alongside challenge events such as the Bedgebury Forest Half Marathon and Kent Backyard Ultra.
Parking, entry and membership
There is no admission charge. Parking charges apply, supporting the care of the Pinetum and forest.
Membership (from £8 per month) includes free parking and access to Forestry England sites nationwide.
For full details, visit the Bedgebury website or contact the team.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| All Day | £14.50 per vehicle |
| Up to 1 Hour | £4.00 per vehicle |
| Up to 2 Hours | £8.00 per vehicle |
| Up to 3 Hours | £11.50 per vehicle |
Vehicle admission fees are per vehicle.
Our car park pay stations are cashless and accept contactless or chip-and-pin card payments. We accept cash payments for vehicle admission at the Information point.
The money you pay for vehicle admission helps us to look after the pinetum and forest.
Vehicle admission charges above apply to coaches and minibuses.
Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member
If you arrive car-free, there is no charge.
Motorcycles - free
Number of accessible parking spaces: 16
Card payments accepted
Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Disabled parking available
Pay on exit system
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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Take the number 254 bus from Tunbridge Wells. The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell Crossroad).
Closest train station is Etchingham (on the Hastings line from Charing Cross or London Bridge). Tunbridge Wells, Frant and Wadhurst (on the Hastings line) and Staplehurst and Marden (on the Ashford line) are also nearby.
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is open daily from 8am, except Christmas Day.
Seasonal changes to closing time:
1 March to 26 October 2026 - 8pm
27 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 - 5pm
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