Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Looking for a stunning place to enjoy a day out in nature? Pick from 3 walking and 3 cycling trails and discover the best bits of the 2000-acre Bedgebury Forest. While you’re there, stop at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest - it has over 12,000 trees and is a wonderful location for a picnic. So, pack your lunch basket and get ready to go!

Turn time in the forest into a proper adventure for your little ones with the plant hunter-themed play area. It’s 1/2 mile long and features a shipwreck, a native village, tree stump nest tunnels and lots of other forest-related active play. Want to get more of being in the great outdoors? Teach the kids some essential life skills on one of the 4 orienteering trails in the forest. 

There's also a brand new Puzzle Forest! That includes fun climbing frames and slides to zoom down on.

In the mood for something thrilling? Swing right into the action at the Go Ape course at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, or channel your inner daredevil and discover uncharted corners of the forest with 12 km of mountain biking. Cycle hire is available if you don't already have your own bike!

Get clued up about conifers too! This special tree collection includes conifers from around the world and is breathtaking in size and grandeur. It's the perfect setting for peaceful walks at any time of the day. 

 

Food & Drink
Need to feed those grumbling tummies? Head to the Bedgebury Cafe for light meals made fresh! From full English breakfasts to fresh pastries and cakes! Not forgetting a selection of hot and cold drinks.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 (Apr-Sept) 5pm - close - £3.80
(exit by 11am or arrive at 5pm) 

 

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