Opening hours
Opening times are seasonal, please see below:
| Months | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| April | 8am - 7pm |
| May to September | 8am - 9pm |
| October | 8am - 7pm |
| November | 8am - 6pm |
| December to February | 8am - 5pm |
| March | 8am - 6pm |
We encourage visitors to arrive before 10.30am, or after 2pm where possible to avoid our busiest times.
How to find us
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
Take the number 18 bus (between Aldershot and Haslemere) and get off at the stop after the petrol station in Bucks Horn Oak.
51.1699307, -0.8371404
Parking and prices
Please follow the latest Government guidance for travel.
- The car park is open, but with a reduced capacity. We accept card payment only.
- We are not currently accepting bookings for coaches and minibuses
- When the car park reaches capacity it will be temporarily closed. We know this is frustrating, but please be prepared to return home and visit another time. You can view updates on our social media
- We recommend arrival before 10.30am, or after 2pm where possible to avoid our busiest times
- If you arrive car-free there is no charge, find out more.
Parking Charges
| Charges at peak times (weekends, school holidays, bank holidays) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £9.00 |
| All day | £12.00 |
| Off peak charges (weekdays, term time only) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.50 |
| All day | £8.00 |
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Our car park and toilets remain open, but please be aware you may need to be prepared to make the necessary decision to turn around if the car park looks busy, or is full, and come another time.
Our play areas are currently open.
The cafe is open for take away food and drink only. Bike hire and archery have been withdrawn.
We are operating as a cashless site. Please ensure you can pay for parking and other purchases by card.
We urge people to leave nothing behind that could harm the beauty of the forest, please take your litter home and dispose of it there, not forgetting to recycle what you can of course!
No portable barbecues, disposable barbecues, fires or camp stoves are allowed at Alice Holt Forest.
When you visit the nation’s forests, remember it is your responsibility to follow the new guidance on staying safe outside your home. We are cleaning our car parking machines throughout the day but for your own safety please bring hand sanitiser with you to use after touching the machines.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Alice Holt Forest
