Bedgebury is an outdoor site - please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

The Pinetum may close in extreme weather. Please call the new Visitor Information number  01580 879820

CURRENT OPENING HOURS - Open 365 days a year. 8am to 7pm.

(For other times of year please see below)

Admission fee is £7.50 per car or £20.00 for a minibus or £40.00 for a coach.

A standard membership of the Friends gives unlimited parking at Bedgebury costs from £40 per car.

Alternatively Gold membership cost £54 for a couple or £46 for an individual and provides FREE entrance to Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Wisley & other gardens and collections.

Contact Malcolm Dove on 01892 211321 or e-mail friends@bedgebury.fsnet.co.uk 

Directions to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Bedgebury is located close to the Kent/East Sussex border, approximately 2 miles north of Flimwell and within an hour’s travel from London, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Hastings and Eastbourne. From London leave the M25 at junction 5 and join the A21 southbound towards Hastings. Bedgebury is signposted off the A21 on the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. The new Visitor Centre and car park gives easy access to both the National Pinetum and Forest.

Nearest railway stations - Wadhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Etchingham, Staplehurst, Marden.

Please note that the postcode for the new Visitor Centre is TN17 2SJ. OS Grid Reference: TQ 715 336.

Opening Hours (2008)

May 8am - 8pm

June 8am - 8pm

July 8am - 8pm

August 8am - 8pm

September 8am - 6pm

October 8am - 5pm

November 8am - 5pm

December 8am - 4pm

The Bedgebury Pantry

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm. Telephone - 07864 966247

Having worked up a healthy appetite and thirst amongst the trees, come and try Helen’s delicious creations, all freshly-made from local ingredients; plus hot and cold drinks:

Baguettes, Hot Dogs, Toasted Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels, Children's Tapas, Homemade Cakes and Brownies, Tea & Coffee, Soft Drinks.

Ice creams are also available on site at weekends and during school holidays.