Opening hours
November to February: 8:00am – 5:00pm
March: 8:00am – 6:30pm
April: 8:00am – 8:00pm
May to August: 8:00am – 9:00pm
September: 8:00am – 7:30pm
October: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Overnight parking is not permitted.
How to find us
Cannops Ponds is located approximately two miles east of Coleford.
51.793839649296, -2.5670069761163
Parking and prices
Car parking charges will be introduced to Cannop Ponds in June 2019.
Ticket machines will accept cash only please ensure you bring the correct change with you as no change facilities exist at this location.
We are committed to improve our car parks long term, this commitment will ensure the main recreation hubs like Beechenhurst and Cannop Cycle Centre are supported and linked by a network of well signed and maintained pathways.
Income from parking charges pays for the maintenance of toilet facilities, footpaths, play area’s and cycle trails, to offer a safe, healthy and family-friendly environment in which to spend time. The support the parking charges provides us with is absolutely vital to the Forest of Dean and we’re keen to thank all our visitors.
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
Facilities and access
A mobile catering unit is on site daily in the Gloucestershire school holidays from 11am - 4pm and every weekend throughout the year. Silvia Davis Refreshments serve hot food and drinks plus cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Specials include Wild boar sausage or Venison sausage on a fresh long roll.
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