Brand New Gruffalo Party Trail!
Did you hear? There's a BRAND NEW Gruffalo Party Trail! He's celebrating his 25th birthday, which means he needs your help in locating his missing party items.
Engage in party-themed activities and fun games too!
Hamsterley Forest
About Hamsterley Forest
Discover picturesque woodlands that sprawl along the sides of a stunning sheltered valley. And escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at County Durham’s largest forest - Hamsterley Forest!
From wildlife watching to stargazing, and adventure play for all the family to exhilarating mountain biking, there is something to keep everyone busy.
Things To Do
There are loads to do, including exciting mountain bike routes with full mountain bike hire facilities! So, whatever kind of mood you're in, you can be sure you'll have a fantastic forest adventure! Fancy a good walk? You’ve got a choice of tracks and walking trails of different lengths and difficulty levels, including a buggy-friendly trail for those of you with tiny sprogs in the group. Take the circular trail along the back for lots of different play areas for both small and big kids. PLUS, don't forget to embark on a new forest adventure with the Gruffalo, with his brand new Party Trail!
Two-Wheeled Adventures
Feeling adventurous? Why not bring your bikes and cycle on the biking trails? There's more than 2,000 hectares to explore, plus rock gardens too! And if you're feeling a little extreme, why not try mountain biking?!
Wellbeing Forest Trails
We have miles of beautiful forest to explore try our Wellbeing Trail or Riverside Walk with Gruffalo Sculptures, or longer Walks setting off from our Grove Car Park
Attraction Details
Opening Times
Forest opening hours from dawn to dusk The Cafe is open for sit-in dining and takeaway daily Monday to Friday 10:30 - 15:30 Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 16:00 Forest Drive is open at weekends, from April to October, 09:00 to 17:00
Plan Your Visit
FAQs
Directions
Hamsterley Forest
Hamsterley Forest, Redford, Hamsterley, Bedburn, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 3NL, England
Don't follow the post code, follow BEDBURN, county Durham in your sat nav. The main visitor facilities such as toilets and cafe are at the Bedburn entrance.
Tel: 01388488312
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