Visitor information
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Seasonal opening times apply:
| February - March | 8am - 7pm |
| April - October | 8am - 9pm |
| November - January | 8am - 5pm |
Main car park, overflow car park and Horse Box car park barriers:
These will be locked at the closing time listed above. A call-out charge will be payable to our security contractors to reopen the barrier should any vehicle be locked in, contact Viper Security - 07534 733423
Please note, it is an offence to stay overnight in a vehicle on this site.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Information point | 9am - 4pm |
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
NN7 2HXBy Car
Leave the M1 at junction 15 and take the A45 towards Northampton. Take the slip road marked Wootton and take the 1st exit on the roundabout to cross over the A45. Go straight across the next roundabout, following signs for Quinton. At the next roundabout take the 3rd turning onto Wootton Road. Follow this road through Quinton Village until you reach the edge of Salcey Forest. The main car park is 800 metres on the left (after the kennels).
By Public Transport
Salcey Forest is served by the 33 bus from Milton Keynes and Northampton, stopping outside the Visitor Information Point. See Arriva website for more details.
OS Grid Ref
52.1577482, -0.8368117
Parking and prices
Our car parks are open all year round (except Christmas Day).
Main car park, overflow and Horse Box car park barriers are locked at the closing time, see opening hours tab. A call-out charge will be payable to our security contractors to open the barrier should any vehicle be locked in. Call Viper Security - 07534 733423.
Parking charges apply at Salcey Forest.
As you arrive, the system records your number plate. Pay straight after you’ve parked. The pay machine will ask for your registration number. Make sure you pay enough to cover your visit. If you want the option to extend your visit we recommend paying using the RingGo app. Your number plate will be recognised as you leave and the system will know you’ve paid the right amount for your visit.
Please note, it is an offence to stay overnight in a vehicle on this site.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Salcey Forest membership now for £61 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, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country, including nearby Sence Valley and Wendover Woods. 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 Salcey Forest members only.
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour & Saturday Early Bird* | £3.80 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £7.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £9.00 |
| Over 3 hours | £9.50 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £11.00
Coaches - £15.00
Motorbikes - £3.00
Additional information
If you have received a parking charge notification that you believe to be incorrect, please appeal via the details on the letter, or via the link on this webpage www.forestryengland.uk/parking
*Saturday Early Bird: £3.80 for up to 3 hours as long as you exit the car park before 11am.
Facilities and access
There are no bins at Salcey Forest. Please follow the Countryside Code and take your litter home with you where it can be disposed of properly and recycled where appropriate. Thank you for keeping the nation's forests clean, safe and beautiful.
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
- Accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
Contact details
Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest
