Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details
Opening hours
Weekdays
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 10am - 5pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Dawn to dusk |
| Forest Drive | 9am - 5pm |
| Cafe | 9am - 6pm |
How to find us
How to find us
Bedburn,
Hamsterley
Sat Nav Postcode: DL13 3NLBy Car
Follow signs from the A68, north of West Auckland.
By Public Transport
There aren't any public transport links in to Hamsterley Forest.
OS Grid Ref
NZ092312
54.6747146, -1.8230975
Parking and prices
Main car park is at the Visitor Centre but there is additional parking in grass car parks along Forest Drive. Hamsterley forest has introduced a new ticketless parking system which uses automatic number plate recognition (ANPR). For FAQs please click here.
Parking Charges
| Weekdays and weekends in off peak times | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
| Bank holiday weekends | |
|---|---|
| All day | £10.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £12.00
Coaches - £18.00
Additional Information
Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member
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find out moreFind out more about our membership offer
Number of disabled parking spaces: 3
Card payments accepted
Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Facilities and access
The information point, where you can pick up maps and leaflets, is open 9am-4pm daily. Please note that the information point is at times is unstaffed.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Assistant dogs welcome
Baby changing facilities
Disabled toilet
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail
Picnic area
Play Area
Toilets
Visitor Centre
Contact details
Landline Number
01388 488312E-Mail Address
enquiries.hamsterley@forestryengland.uk
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