Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Park Lane
Goudhurst
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 2SL

Tel: +44 (0)1580 879 820
+44 (0)1580 213 045 (Education Officer)
Email: bedgebury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Web: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury


Open 365 days a year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees.

Bedgebury's National Pinetum is a world-class collection of dramatic conifers. In addition, Bedgebury Forest now offers miles of family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, Go Ape and adventure play for a modest £6 parking fee per car. The new Visitor Centre has a cycle franchise, refreshments, showers and an education room.

As a centre for healthy outdoor activity in a beautiful setting with accessibility for all, Bedgebury is in a class of its own.

General Information:

  • Cycle franchise
  • Go Ape
  • Adventure play equipment
  • Information centre
  • Refreshments
  • Events
  • Dogs welcome (on leads in the Pinetum)
  • Guided tours by prior arrangement
  • Education programme
  • Parking

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Please Telephone 01580 879820 for current opening hours.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    £6.00 per car; £20.00 per minibus; £30.00 per coach.

    Concessions available

    Unlimited parking with Friends Membership from £36.00 per annum.

    Directions
    Located on the B2079, off the A21, 10 miles from Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles from Hastings, and less than an hours drive from South East London.
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