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Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

King's Forest is open 365 days a year, dawn until dusk.

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How to find us

How to find us

King's Forest is located approximately five miles north of Bury St Edmunds.

Brandon Road, Wordwell, Suffolk
Sat Nav Postcode: IP28 6UR
OS Grid Ref
TL824749
Get directions

52.34184, 0.67611964

Parking and prices

Parking is located off of the B1106.

Facilities and access

There are no waymarked walking trails and no easy access route.

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed
Picnic area

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4500
E-Mail Address
enquiries.eastfd@forestryengland.uk

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary

Along with being home to fallow deer, the chalky soil supports a prolific flower population including Wild Thyme, Bird's Foot Trefoil and numerous butterflies, such as Dingy Skipper and Brown Argus - a joy for any nature lover at anytime of the year.

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Picnic area
  • Horse riding
  • Dogs welcome

Activities at King's Forest

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