Visitor information
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
| Thursday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
| Friday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
| Sunday | |
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| Opening hours | 7am - 10pm |
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
TA5 1HNBy Car
From the A39 at Nether Stowey, follow the brown tourist signs marked Ramscombe.
By Public Transport
The nearest bus stops to Great Wood are Over Stowey, Church (Service First 23B) and Marsh Mills, Cross Roads (Service Hatch Green Coaches 18). Great Wood is approximately a 10-15 minute walk.
OS Grid Ref
51.13206333517, -3.1900898626097
Parking and prices
The money you pay to park helps us care for the forest and its facilities.
You can pay by card or contactless at the machines in the car park. We are not able to accept cash payment for parking. Payment machines are located at the entrance to the car park. We recommend pulling over to pay before you continue into the car park to find a space.
Great Wood members park for free. Buy your Membership now for £25 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest.
Please do not block gateways or neighbouring properties. Operational and emergency access is required at all times.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Great Wood membership now for £25 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barrierless 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 Great Wood members only.
Parking Charges
| Charges apply to all spaces 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | |
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| Up to 2 hours | £2.00 |
| All day | £3.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £4.00
Coaches - £6.00
Additional information
Facilities and access
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Contact details
Great Wood
