Opening hours
Summer opening times: 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Winter opening times: 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Times change the Monday after the clocks change.
How to find us
From the A556 take the B51532 and Delamere forest is a mile and a half down the road.
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.
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Parking and prices
Members park for free with their annual pass.
There are several places to park at Delamere Forest. Payments can be made by cash or card. Note toilets, bike hire and refreshments are not available across all sites.
Forest Centre Car Park - adjacent to the toilets, picnic area, learning centre, cycle hire and café. It has designated spaces for visitors with disabilities and is close to the start point for all the trails.
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 including bike hire, cafe, toilets and picnic area. It is also the Go Ape customer car park. The machines in this car park accept cash only.
Old Pale Car Park is a short way beyond Forest Centre car Park and a 2 minute walk from the visitor facilities. It is close to the start point for all the trails.
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.
If you arrive car-free there is no charge, find out more.
Parking Charges
| Forest Centre Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
| Treetops Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
| Old Pale Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
| Whitefield Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.00 |
| All day | £4.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Forest Centre Car Park, Treetops Car Park and Old Pale Car Park:
Minibus - £6.00
Coaches - £10.00
Other vehicles:
Motorbikes - £2.00
Horseboxes - £10.00
Cars & trailers - £6.00
Whitefield Car Park:
Minibus - £4.00
Coaches - £5.00
Other vehicles:
Motorbikes - £1.00
Horseboxes - £5.00
Cars & trailers - £4.00
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Visiting Delamere Forest
We have reopened our car park however Delamere Forest can get extremely busy at times. Before you set off, plan for what you will do if the car park is full. Be prepared to make the necessary decision to go somewhere else or turn around and come another time. Please do not park on verges or blocking roads or gateways. Emergency services and local residents need to get through.
Currently we have limited services available as we have only opened the ones where we are happy that it is safe for our visitors and staff alike and that the social distancing advice of staying 2 metres apart from other people is possible. Please support us as we are doing our best for you : be kind to our staff and your fellow visitors.
Please read the guidance: Covid-19 Information for everyone visiting the forest
| Toilets | Closed |
| Cafe | Mobile catering at Old Pale |
| Bike shop | Mon-Fri, 10am - 4pm, appointment only |
| Bike hire | Closed |
| Walking trails | Open |
| Cycling trails | Open |
| Car park (s) | Open |
| Go Ape | Open |
| Gruffalo Orienteering | Closed |
When you visit the nation’s forests, remember it is your responsibility to follow the new government guidance on staying safe outside your home. We are cleaning our car parking machines as often as we can, but for your own safety please bring hand sanitiser with you to use after touching the machines.
If you are uncomfortable with the idea of touching the car park payment machines, you may want to consider becoming a member. As well as supporting the forest you will receive a 12 month car park pass. Find out more.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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