Visitor information

Welcome to Alice Holt Forest

Make it a day for everyone to remember with a walk at Alice Holt Forest, enjoy fresh woodland air and a warm drink in the recently renovated cafe. We have lots of different trails and exciting play areas for you to discover, including our unique Gruffalo Sculptures, and other characters from the story - see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!

We've also got lots of new things for you to discover, including our giant marble run, featuring 6 exciting zones, Go Ape Nets and Disc Golf.

Set within 247 hectares of beautiful forest, if peace and quiet is what you're after, then try our Walking trails and Wellbeing trail. We also have an all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire for those with limited mobility. For adventures with your four legged friend, why not try Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit! For more exciting activities visit our Activity Centre with health and fitness activities. Bring your running gear and enjoy a peaceful run along our beautiful trails. If you fancy a thrilling adventure, try one of our Go Ape Treetop adventures – pre booking essential.

Love to cycle? We've got you covered with our Cycle Trails and our Forest Biking Cycle Hire. Bring your bike along or hire one and explore the forest with your family and friends. 

 

 

Digital illustration of Julia Donaldson's character Stick Man, running near a large tree.

Stick Man Trail at Alice Holt Forest

Set off with a hop and twirl as you join Stick Man on his forest adventure. The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree.
Forest event
Tuesday 28 October 2025
10:30am to 12:00pm
Meet outside the cafe

This half term, join us for some creepy crawly bug hunting in the forest! Discover creepy and interesting facts about these important little creatures who live in the woods from...

Forest event
Wednesday 29 October
Sessions throughout the day from 10:15am to 2:30pm
Meet at the Activity Centre
Halloween half-term fun at Alice Holt Forest!

Get creative this half term with fun, hands-on Luetti art kits. Make your masterpiece on site or take a kit home, or both!

Nature...

Forest event
Thursday 30 October 2025
Sessions throughout the day from 10:00am to 2:45pm
Meet at the Activity Centre

Join Mrs Blossom this October half term at Alice Holt Forest for a frightfully fun craft workshop! Create your very own boo-tiful haunted house - design, paint, and stick together...

Forest event
Friday 31 October 2025
Sessions throughout the day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Meet at the Visitors Centre
Zoolab Halloween special!

Join Zoolab for an exciting, interactive animal handling show, where you'll meet some incredible creatures. Are you brave enough to meet some creepy...

Food and drink

A person sitting inside a cafe smiling at a table with coffee and cake. The cafe counter and menu can be seen in the background.

Alice Holt Cafe

Our cafe provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy freshly-prepared food, seasonal specials, barista-crafted hot and cold drinks and an ever-expanding range of homemade cakes and bakes, along with much more! Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Alice Holt offers a wonderful opportunity for natural cycling. Check out our cycling trails and enjoy the fantastic scenery by bike, you will see ancient mighty oaks as well as...

Try the fun new activity everybody is talking about

Disc golf is a great way to spend time in the forest with friends and family. Whether you’re looking to try something new or have...

Join us and be one of the first to try our new, giant marble run.

With six different zones taking you on a 1 mile journey through the forest, the giant marble run gives children and...

Experience two hours of unique treetop fun with suspended nets, bouncing balls and tunnel slides back to the forest floor. Perfect for young adventurers, including 1 year and up...

Our history

Two people using a saw to cut the ends of timber logs

Our history

Discover the history of Alice Holt Forest and learn about how the forest has changed through time from its first inhabitants through to today.
Family following a map in the forest

Alice Holt Forest Walking and Cycling Trails Map

Whether you're looking for play and adventure or a bit of peace and quiet to observe wildlife, we've got a trail for you.
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