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Hire a barbecue at Beechenhurst
There are two special barbecue areas which can be booked in advance (we cannot take on the day bookings).
The Glade (adjacent to Tree Top Junior) comes complete with a large covered gas barbecue, picnic tables and grass surround. This venue is ideal for families, groups, corporate outdoor activities and charity events. On busy days overflow parking will be opened up on the hardstanding area.
Colliers View has 2 barbecue sites available for hire. Each site has a metal barbecue hearth (bring your own charcoal) 2 picnic tables for your exclusive use and 2 free allocated parking spaces.
To book contact us:
- Call: 0300 067 4800
- Email: westengland@forestryengland.uk
Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own barbecue for use on the main grass area in front of the lodge but please keep disposable barbecues raised off the grass and do not place on the wooden picnic tables.
A special barbecue bin is situated on the main grass area, please damp down your disposable barbecue at the outdoor tap then place in the bin.
All other picnic or barbecue rubbish should either be taken home or put in the recycling bins, located near the lodge.
Picnics at Beechenhurst
Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at our beautiful picnic area. We have several picnic tables situated on the grass in front of the lodge. Just bring along good food and company!
Useful information
Beechenhurst, Speech House Road, Coleford, GL16 7EL
Please tidy up after yourself and take all litter away with you.
Booking essential
Barbecues cannot be booked on the day.
Visit our café
Fancy a hot drink with your picnic? Stop by the Beechenhurst Café for a range of locally sourced food and hot drinks.
Protect our wildlife
Please do not feed the wild boar or other forest animals.