Beechenhurst

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Beechenhurst

Opening Hours

Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8.00 every day and the closing times are as follows:

November-February 17.00

March 18.30
April 20.00
May - August 21.00
Sept 19.30
Oct 18.30

How to find us

How to find us

Please note that if you put the postcode in to your satnav it will take you to the nearby Speech House Hotel - you can follow brown signs from there to find us.

Beechenhurst , Speech House Road, Coleford

Sat Nav Postcode: GL16 7EL

By Car

Follow tourist signs for the Forest of Dean. Take the B4226 Coleford to Cinderford road. Beechenhurst is located between the B4234 crossroads (Parkend/Lydbrook) and the Speech House Hotel.

By Public Transport

From Coleford - number 30 (stops a short walk away).

From Lydney - number 23 bus, change at Coleford to number 30 bus

Cinderford - number 30 bus.

OS Grid Ref

SO614120

51.8094528, -2.5456165

Parking and Prices

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site

Charges at peak times (weekends, school holidays, bank holidays)
Up to 2 hours	£3.00
Up to 4 hours	£4.00
All day	£5.00

Off peak charges (weekdays, term time only)
Up to 2 hours	£2.00
Up to 4 hours	£3.00
All day	£4.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses - peak £8.00, off peak £6.00

Coaches - peak £10, off peak £8.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass -

Card payments accepted

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed

Disabled parking available

Pay by phone available

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information.

View Accessibility Statement

Baby changing facilities

BBQ

Cafe

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Play Area

Toilets

Contact Details

Landline Number

E-Mail Address

westengland@forestryengland.uk

From Monday 10 December for one week there will be restricted access via the main entrance gate. Please note there will be NO Access for coaches or delivery lorries during this time.

Cafe at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean

Beechenhurst

A great place for the whole family to start a Forest of Dean adventure.

family enjoying a picnic in the woods

Stained glass pannel hanging in the canopy at beechenhurst sculpture trail — Kevin Atherton, Cathedral,1986. Image copyright: Kevin Atherton

Explore Beechenhurst

Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands. Come enjoy the sculpture trail, fun play area, cafe, climbing tower and Tree Top Junior.

At a glance

4 Walking trails
GoApe! Tree Top Junior
Climbing tower
Play area
Café
BBQ areas
Easy access to family cycle trail

Activities at Beechenhurst

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Archery at Beechenhurst

children's play areas in the forest

Beechenhurst Play Area

Close up of walking boots of person walking along a leafy path

Beechenhurst Trail

Beechenhurst climbing tower

Climbing Tower at Beechenhurst

two boys cycling in the forest on a cycle route

Family Cycle Trail

Child flying through the woods on a zip wire

Go Ape! Tree Top Junior at Beechenhurst

Highway Rat Activity Trail

Highway Rat Activity Trail at Beechenhurst

James & The Giant Peach forest adventure kit

My Forest Adventure at Beechenhurst

BBQ ALice Holt Food

Picnics and Barbecues at Beechenhurst

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Speech House Link

Stained glass hanging from trees

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Holding coffee

Beechenhurst Café

A warm and welcoming atmosphere with a menu encompassing locally sourced food, with a variety of specials and children's meals available.

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