Opening hours
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
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.
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 30 (stops a short walk away).
From Lydney - number 23 bus, change at Coleford to number 30 bus
Cinderford - number 30 bus.
51.806067402752, -2.5609087944031
Parking and prices
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
| 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
Facilities and access
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information.
Contact details
Beechenhurst
