Visitor information
Opening hours
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is open daily from 8am, except Christmas Day.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Seasonal changes to closing time:
1 March to 27 October 2024 8pm
28 October 2024 to 28 March 2025 5pm
Weekdays
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 2pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 2pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 2pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 2pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Information point | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Cafe | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Bike shop | 8am - 5pm |
| Go Ape | 10am - 4pm |
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
TN17 2SJBy Car
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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By Public Transport
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.
OS Grid Ref
51.0722493, 0.4470063
Parking and prices
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. To ride your horse off bridleways at Bedgebury, join TROT.
Vehicle admission
Peak times all day - £14.50
(weekends, school holidays and bank holidays)
Off peak times all day - £11.00
(weekdays Monday - Friday term time only)
Any day early bird 8am - 11am - £3.80
late afternoon (March to October ) 5pm - close - £3.80
(exit by 11am or arrive at 5pm)
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Charge per vehicle:
Minibuses - £33.00
Coaches - £55.00
Car with trailer - peak: £31.00, off peak: £22.00
Any vehicle up to 20 minutes - for drop off and collection only - Free
Additional information
Facilities and access
Hire a Tramper
An all-terrain mobility scooter is available to hire. It's best to pre-book which you can do over the phone on 01580 879820.
Dogs at Bedgebury
In early 2024, we are trialing welcoming well-behaved dogs inside the atrium and visitor centre. The cafe seating will remain dog-free. Find out more with our frequently asked questions
If you're visiting with a dog, please follow the dog code
Accessibility information
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
- Accessible toilet
- All-terrain mobility scooter hire
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Bike wash
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Shop
- Shower
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
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