Due to essential Civil Engineering works, the visitor centre, cafe and car parks will be closed to the public on Tuesday 19 November 2019. We will be open for business as usual on Wedensday 20 November.
Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
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| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | |
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| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | |
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| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | |
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| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8am - 8pm |
How to find us
How to find us
Hicks Lodge, Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
Swadlincote
Sat Nav Postcode: LE65 2UPBy Car
From Ashby Road take Willesley Woodside. The carpark for Hicks Lodge will be on the right.
By Public Transport
There is no public transport to this site.
OS Grid Ref
SK 329 155
52.7364716, -1.5141606
Parking and prices
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.00 |
| All day | £5.00 |
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: 5
Facilities and access
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Accessible toilet
Easy access trail
Toilets
Play Area
Picnic area
Dogs allowed
Assistant dogs welcome
Cycle hire
Cafe
Baby changing facilities
Contact details
Landline Number
0300 067 4340E-Mail Address
info_nationalforest@forestryengland.uk
Things to do
From woodland walks and bike trails to children's play areas, there are many activities to keep you busy.
Activities at Hicks Lodge
Bird hide at Hicks Lodge
Children's play area at Hicks Lodge
Cycling and mountain biking trails at Hicks Lodge
Family forest trail at Hicks Lodge
My Forest Adventure at Hicks Lodge
Picnics at Hicks Lodge
Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail at Hicks Lodge
Zog activity trail at Hicks Lodge
