Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day
Our car park opening hours are as follows:
Summer opening times: 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Winter opening times: 8:00am to 5:00pm. (During Christmas at Delamere Forest opening times may vary. Please see below for details.)
Times change the Monday after the clocks change.
Opening times for the visitor welcome point, toilets and other on site businesses may vary.
Opening hours during the Christmas at Delamere Forest illuminated lights trail
On nights when the Christmas at Delamere Forest lights trail is in operation, the main car park and trail that is used for Christmas at Delamere Forest will be closed from 3pm. This effects the following dates:
- Friday 25 November - Sunday 27 November
- Friday 2 December - Sunday 4 December
- Friday 9 December - Sunday 11 December
- Friday 16 December - Saturday 24 December
- Monday 26 December - Saturday 31 December
On these dates alternative parking for daytime visitors is available at our Whitefields and Treetops car parks (open as normal from 8am to 5pm).
The Superworm Trail will be unavailable from 3pm on the dates when Christmas at Delamere Forest is in operation - on these days we recommend anyone starting the Superworm Trail does so no later than 2pm.
All other days we are open as normal. Bike hire and Go Ape will be open as usual on all days.
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 forest is served by Delamere train station.
53.2294015, -2.6773882
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Delamere Forest
Payments can be made by cash or card. Members park for free with their annual pass.
There are three car parks available at Delamere Forest.
Please park in one of the official car parks when visiting Delamere Forest. Parking outside the forest can be dangerous for both you and other road users, damaging to verges, inconsiderate to our neighbours and can make it difficult for emergency and local services.
Main Visitor Centre car park - adjacent to the central facilities. It has a number of accessible parking spaces and is close to the start point for all the trails. ANPR (number plate recognition) pay when you leave. For more information about our ANPR system click here. If you want to avoid queues at the parking machines why not use the Glide mobile parking app? You can download it before you arrive on Google Play or on the App Store.
Treetops Car Park - close to Delamere train station with regular trains running between Chester and Manchester. It's favourable location is only a mere 5 minute walk away from our forest centre, which boasts numerous visitor facilities. If you'd prefer to go cash-free you can use the RingGo* parking app at this car park. Download before you arrive on Google Play or the App Store.
Whitefield Car Park is located off the B5152 and is the most suitable car park for horse-boxes due to its ample parking space. It has picnic facilities and is close to the trails. Pay and display. If you'd prefer to go cash-free you can use the RingGo* parking app at this car park. Download before you arrive on Google Play or the App Store
*There is a small convenience charge for using this service. See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.
If you arrive car-free there is no charge, find out more.
Parking Charges
| Forest Centre Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £8.00 |
| Treetops Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £5.00 |
| All day | £8.00 |
| Whitefield Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Forest Centre Car Park and Treetops Car Park
Minibus - £8.00
Coaches - £10.00
Other vehicles:
Motorbikes - £2.00
Horseboxes - £10.00
Cars & trailers - £6.00
Whitefield Car Park:
Minibus - £8.00
Coaches - £5.00
Other vehicles:
Motorbikes - £1.00
Horseboxes - £6.00
Cars & trailers - £4.00
Thank you for paying to park. We use the money you spend on parking to look after the nation’s forests. We don’t make a profit and rely on the support of our visitors and members, so every penny you spend is invested by Forestry England back into the management of our woodlands and is needed to make Delamere Forest a great place for a day out.
Additional information
Facilities and access
- We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Delamere Forest without legal restrictions. Please remember to take personal responsibility for your health and hygiene and respect others if they wish to continue with some safety measures, such as wearing a mask or social distancing.
- Be kind and patient to our staff, volunteers and onsite business partners. They are working hard to help you to get the best out of your visit.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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