Visitor information
Opening hours
Birchden Wood is open daily from 8am.
Seasonal changes to closing times:
March to October 10pm
November to February 5pm
Crag Coffee is open Wednesday to Sunday, from March to October, 10am to 5pm.
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
TN3 9NJOS Grid Ref
51.104128578085, 0.19004571280811
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Birchden Wood
You can now use RingGo* at Birchden Wood which allows you to pay for parking online or via an app. Please download the Ringo App before travelling if you can. The location code for Birchden Wood is 31073.
If you’re not a smartphone user, you can still use RingGo to pay for your parking by calling 0203 046 0063. You can also register and book parking with RingGo online.
*There is a small convenience charge for using this service. See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.
Overnight parking at Birchden Wood
Overnight parking is limited to one night at a time.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Birchden Wood membership now for £41 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barrierless ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit. Free parking for Forestry England national members and Birchden Wood members only.
Parking Charges
| Cars | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.50 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.50 |
| Up to 10 hours | £6.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | £30.00 |
| Minibus | |
|---|---|
| All day | £15.00 |
| Coaches | |
|---|---|
| All day | £25.00 |
Additional information
Facilities and access
Crag Coffee is open Wednesday to Sunday, from March to October, 10am to 5pm.
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Cafe
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Contact details
