Rendlesham Forest

Visitor information

A beautiful forest in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Rendlesham Forest, in Tangham, Suffolk, is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There's something for everyone, including children's play areas, walking and cycling trails, and plenty of places for a picnic.

Walk the UFO trail and discover more about the famous UFO sighting in December 1980.

Trails map

Bin-free Rendlesham

There are no public litter bins available for use within Rendlesham Forest. Please take any litter home with you. Find out more about why we're bin-free.

Food and drink

A wooden clad cafe kiosk in the forest

Rendlesham Forest Cafe

Rendlesham Forest Cafe will be open from Saturday 20 December, ready to serve you barista-made hot and cold drinks alongside delicious takeaway snacks.

Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play area.

A challenge for all ages, we have a tube slide, obstacle course, swings, zip-line and much more.

There is something for cyclists of all ages at Rendlesham Forest. 

The FIDO trail cycle offers varying distances and difficulty across the northern end of the forest.

Nestled peacefully within the serene environment of Forestry England Rendlesham.

Offering a tranquil escape, camping is spread across 10 acres and features 90 mixed grass and...

Horse riders are welcome to ride on the tracks throughout the forest at Rendlesham (unless signage indicates otherwise). The trails can be accessed at the far end of the parking...

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Conifer trees in springtime

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Beech tree leaves close up

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