Conifer Candles

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.
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 People Walk

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).

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