Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day.
Seasonal opening times apply:
Winter GMT (Nov - Mar): 8am - 5pm
Summer BST (Apr - Oct): 8am - 9pm
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 become 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 | 10am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 10am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 10am - 3pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 10am - 3pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Information point | 10am - 3pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9am - 4.30pm |
| Information point | 10am - 3pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Cafe | 9am - 4.30pm |
| Information point | 10.30am - 2pm |
How to find us
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).
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.
52.1577482, -0.8368117
Parking and prices
Our car parks are open all year round (except Christmas Day).
Main car park and Horse Box car park barriers: This will be locked at the closing time, see opening hours tab. A call-out charge will be payable to our security contractors to reopen the barrier should any vehicle become locked in call Viper Security - 07534 733423.
Parking charges apply at Salcey Forest.
You can now use RingGo* at Salcey Forest which allows you to pay for parking online or via an app. Please download the Ringo App before travelling if you can.
Pay for parking on your phone in 5 easy steps:
1. Open the RingGo app, or download for free if you haven’t already got it, using the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
2. Log in with your RingGo details, or register as a new user.
3. Select your location by entering the 3–6 digit number shown on the parking signs.
4. Enter your number plate and choose how long you’d like to park for. Remember, you can extend this later.
5. Choose to add any handy parking reminders you need, then just tap to pay.
And you’re good to go! Your details are saved so next time, you can park even faster.
If you’re not a smartphone user, you can still use RingGo to pay for your parking by calling 0203 046 0063. You can also register and book parking with RingGo online.
*There is a small convenience charge for using this service. See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.
Members park for free with their annual pass.
Please note: It is an offence to stay overnight in a vehicle on this site.
Parking Charges
| Up to 1 hour & Saturday Early bird (8am-11am) | £2.00 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £4.00 |
| All day | £6.00 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £8.00
Coaches - £10.00
Additional information
Facilities and access
- We look forward to welcoming visitors back to our sites without legal restrictions. Please remember to take personal responsibility for your health and hygiene and respect others if they wish to continue with some safety measures, such as wearing a mask or social distancing.
- Be kind and patient to our staff, volunteers and onsite business partners. They are working hard to help you to get the best out of your visit.
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
Contact details
Things to do
Activities at Salcey Forest
