
Bedgebury is an outdoor site - open all year round, other than Christmas Day - and you should dress appropriately for the weather condition.
Please be considerate of others and do not leave rubbish or damage the animals, flowers, trees or plants.
Visitor Information
General Information
General visitor information including directions and opening times can be found on the Forestry Commision's website.
Disabled Access
The Pinetum has good access for disabled visitors. See Accessibility at Bedgebury on the Forestry Comission web site for full details
Café
The Pineatery is open from 10am until 3pm daily selling baguettes, soup and sandwiches, and until 5pm selling teas, coffees and cakes. It also has childrens tapas offering a range of small dishes to tempt even the fussiest young eater. Please note at present they do not accept card payment. If you are visiting with a larger party and would like to order food in advance please call 07739 564691. We also have picnic benches available if you want to bring your own food.
History and Archeology of Bedgebury
Click here to see the results of our survey
Dog Walking Policy
Dogs on leads are welcome in the Pinetum, bins and bags are provided for you to clear up after your dog. In the forest away from the children's play area dogs under control are allowed off the lead. Please be aware of other forest users such as horse riders and families with children, excited dogs can frighten them. Please ask at the visitor centre if you need clarification.


Opening times
| Month | Open | Close |
| January | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| February | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| March | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| April | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| May | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| June | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| July | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| August | 8:00am | 8:00pm |
| September | 8:00am | 7:00pm |
| October | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| November | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| December | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
We are open every day (except Christmas Day).


