Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Visitor centre opening hours change seasonally.
The car park is open 8am - 8pm every day.
How to find us
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
The Moors Bus operates a weekend service to the forest between Easter and October. Other service buses are available in Thornton Le Dale to major towns and cities.
For more information visit Moorsbus.
54.278586151198, -0.68829823474579
Parking and prices
If you arrive car-free there is no charge, find out more.
ANPR system in operation. We are currently operating a cash free site (card only payments). Credit cards accepted. No overnight parking or camping.
Parking Charges
Peak charges (March to October) | |
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Until 4pm | £10.00 |
After 4pm | £5.00 |
Off peak charges (November to February) | |
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All day | £5.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £25.00
Coaches - £50.00 (£40.00 if booked in advance - call 0300 067 4300)
Additional information
Please note that the accessible parking spaces are available at the following car parks:
Main car park – 9 (4 top and 5 bottom)
Staindale roadside parking – 2
High Staindale car park – 2
Nissen Hut car park – 3
Crosscliff accessible parking area – 1
Facilities and access
Hire a mobility scooter
You can hire a mobility scooter free of charge, please contact 01751 460295 to book.
The Dalby Forest Weather Station gives live weather updates to help you plan ahead and get the most out of your day.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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