Opening hours
Read our visitor information regarding coronavirus
Our car parks open at 8:00am all year around. We have the following closing times:
April, May, June, July, August - 20:00
September - 19:00
October - 18:00
November, December, January - 16:00
February - 17:00
March - 19:00
How to find us
Friston Forest is located adjacent to Seven Sisters Country Park, between Seaford and Eastbourne. There are three car parks at Friston Forest.
Friston Forest main car park is located on Litlington Road between Exceat and Litlington.
Butchershole car park is located on Jevington Road between Jevington and East Dean.
The Seven Sisters Countryside Park car park is located off the A259 road between Seaford and East Dean. Please note, this car park is managed by East Sussex County Council, not the Forestry Commission but your Discovery Pass is still valid there.
50.781022, 0.15176325
Parking and prices
The Seven Sisters, Friston and Abbots Wood Discovery Pass allows you free car parking at the following car parks:
- Abbots Wood - Forestry Commission
- Butchershole, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
- Litlington Road, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
- Seven Sisters Country Park Riverside - East Sussex County Council
- Seven Sisters Country Park Forest - East Sussex County Council
Parking Charges
| Up to 2 hours | £2.30 |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours | £3.50 |
| All day | £4.60 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
For more information please contact info.wealdbeat@forestryengland.uk or 03000 67 4464.
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Disposable and portable barbecues are not allowed.
Professional dog walking
We give local professional dog walking companies permission to use our sites providing they follow best practice, are fully insured and have adequate risk assessments in place. If you would like a list of companies with permits at Friston Forest or would like to apply for a permission then please get in touch at info.wealdbeat@forestryengland.uk.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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