Visitor information
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.
Times change the Monday after the clocks change.
Opening times for the visitor welcome point, toilets and other on site businesses may vary.
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
CW8 2HZBy Car
By 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.
Delamere Forest is also covered by the ITravel on demand bus service.
The forest is served by Delamere train station.
OS Grid Ref
53.2294015, -2.6773882
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Delamere Forest.
We are a cashless site. Payments can be made by card or device.
There are three car parks available at Delamere Forest - signage on site will provide clear instructions on how to pay and what the charges are.
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.
Treetops Car Park - close to Delamere train station with regular trains running between Chester and Manchester. It's favourable location as is only a 5 minute walk away from our visitor facilities. You can also use the RingGo* parking app at this car park.
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 trails. This uses a different ANPR system to the main Visitor Centre Car Park, so in this car park please pay at the payment machines at the start of your visit. You can also 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.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Delamere Forest membership now for £76 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £96 a year and enjoy visiting forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barriered and unbarriered ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit. Free parking for Forestry England national members and Delamere Forest members only.
Parking Charges
| Visitor Centre Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £4.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £11.00 |
| Over 3 hours | £12.50 |
| Treetops Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £4.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £11.00 |
| Over 3 hours | £12.50 |
| Whitefield Car Park | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.80 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £9.00 |
| Over 3 hours | £9.50 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Other vehicle charges:
Visitor Centre Car Park and Treetops Car Park
Minibus / coaches - £12.00
Motorbikes - £3.00
Horseboxes - £12.00
Whitefield Car Park:
Minibus/coaches - £12.00
Motorbikes - £2.00
Horseboxes - £10.00
When you visit us, you’re not only enjoying a great day out - your parking fee helps protect and care for the forests you love.
Every pound helps us connect people with nature, support healthier lives, and protect these landscapes for future generations.
We generate most of our own income and reinvest it ALL into caring for the nation’s forests. With wider funding uncertain, your support matters more than ever, helping us look after local forests, keep facilities open, and secure a thriving future for people, wildlife and a sustainable source of UK-grown timber.
To take your support to the next level, why not become a Forestry England member?
Additional information
Facilities and access
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
There are no bins at Delamere Forest. Please follow the Countryside Code and take your litter home with you where it can be disposed of properly and recycled where appropriate. Thank you keeping the nation's forests clean, safe and beautiful.
- Accessible toilet
- All-terrain mobility scooter hire
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
Contact details
Delamere Forest
Delamere Forest
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