Birchden Wood

Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives - the nation’s forests and essential facilities are open for people to exercise once-per-day, if they live locally - read our coronavirus guidance.

PROTECT THE SANDSTONE - The BMC are asking all climbers not to climb on the Southern Sandstone crags during Lockdown to help prevent irreversible damage to the rock. - More information

Visitor information

Opening hours

Read our visitor information regarding coronavirus

Weekdays

Monday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Tuesday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Wednesday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Thursday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Friday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Weekends

Saturday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

Sunday
Main car park	8am - 5pm

How to find us

Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells

Sat Nav Postcode: TN3 9NJ

OS Grid Ref

TQ 534 360

Get directions

51.104128578085, 0.19004571280811

Parking and prices

Parking Charges

The money you pay for parking helps us to look after the forests. Read how

Up to 1 hour	£1.00
Up to 2 hours	£2.00
Up to 3 hours	£3.00
Up to 12 hours	£4.00
Up to 24 hours	£6.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses

1-3 hours: £2 per hour
Up to 12 hours: £6
24 hours: £8

Coaches

1-3 Hours: £3 per hour
Up to 12 hours: £10
no over night stay.

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member -

Card payments accepted

Facilities and access

It is important to us that when you stay at Birchden, you can do so safely and enjoyably and this is something we feel we would be unable to deliver this year.

Please note that camping is not permitted within the wider woodland.

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

Assistant dogs welcome

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Toilets

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 4465

E-Mail Address

kate.harris@forestryengland.uk

Birchden Wood

Discover this mixed native broadleaf woodland with camping facilities and peaceful walks

Come and explore Birchden Wood, south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, it's a perfect day out for families, walkers and climbers. Harrison's Rocks, a sandstone crag owned by the BMC, are right next door and Birchden makes the perfect spot to escape out of the city and into the woods.

Harrison's Rocks