Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8:00am every day and the closing times are as follows:
November to February - 5:00pm
March - 6:30pm
April - 8:00pm
May to August - 9:00pm
September - 7:30pm
October - 6:30pm
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.
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.
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
From Coleford - number 25 (stops a short walk away).
From Lydney - number 23 bus, change at Coleford to number 25 bus
Cinderford - number 25 bus.
51.806067402752, -2.5609087944031
Did you know you can now use your phone to pay for car parking with PaySmarti?
- Pay by phone - Call 01604 210 933 and follow instructions to pay
- Pay online - Visit paysmarti.co.uk to register and pay
- Already registered? Text 07537 404780
- Location Codes - 3017 (car), 3028 (minibus), 3032 (coach)
We are also able to take card payments at the lodge ticket machine located by the rangers hatch.
If you arrive car-free there is no charge, find out more.
Parking Charges
| Peak charges (1 April - 31 October) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £7.00 |
| Off peak charges (1 November - 30 March) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £5.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses/motorhomes - peak £10.00, off peak £8.00
Coaches/minibuses with trailers - peak £12.00, off peak £10.00
Additional Information
Visiting Beechenhurst updated 4 August 2020
Most of our facilities are open but running a little differently:
| Car park | Open |
| Walking Trails | Open |
| Toilets | Open with social distancing measures |
| Play area | Open |
| Café | Open - takeaway only |
| Go Ape | Open with social distancing measures |
| Climbing Tower | Closed |
| BBQ Hire | Closed |
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.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of touching the car park payment machines, you may want to consider becoming a member. As well as supporting the forest you will receive a 12 month car park pass. Find out more.
For a quieter forest experience, we recommend planning your visit for early morning (before 10.00am) or in the evening (after 4.00pm). The forest is usually less busy on week days.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information.
