Visitor information
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
Overnight parking is not permitted.
How to find us
What3Words location: ///clinking.racing.sorry
Sat Nav Postcode:
GL15 4JSBy Public Transport
- We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike. Plan your journey at Good Journey, or see all public travel and active travel routes for the Forest of Dean District in the Forest of Dean Travel Guide.
- The Robin Bus is your local, friendly bookable bus service. From Gloucestershire County Council, this bus service improves connections between rural areas which often have infrequent or no fixed routes available. Beechenhurst is part of the Forest of Dean South area. For more information, check out the website. Available 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday to Saturday.
- From Coleford - the Stagecoach number 24 bus stops a short walk away from the entrance to Cannop Ponds.
OS Grid Ref
51.793209252556, -2.5664276189691
Parking and prices
Pay for your parking with card or contactless at the machine by the entrance barrier, or pay with cash at the machine in the main car park. You can also pay for parking using the RingGo app. Please note: If paying with cash, please bring the correct change.
Forest of Dean members park for free. Buy your Membership now for £50 and simply display your pass in your vehicle without queuing for a ticket. Parking charges and memberships help us to look after the Forest of Dean for everyone.
Parking Charges
| Early bird - exit before 10.30am | £2.00 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £5.00 |
| Minibuses (not suitable for coaches) | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £8.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £10.00 |
| All day | £12.00 |
Additional information
Facilities and access
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Cafe
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Cannop Ponds
