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

Opening hours

St Leonard's Forest offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year.

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How to find us

How to find us
St Leonard's Forest , Horsham
Sat Nav Postcode: RH13 6PG
By Car

The forest is located east of Horsham and can be accessed by car from Hammerpond Road.

OS Grid Ref
TQ205299
Get directions

51.055005022996, -0.27751743793488

Parking and prices

Parking is available at Roosthole Car Park. There are no parking charges at St Leonard's Forest. 

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4880
E-Mail Address
info.wealdbeat@¬forestryengland.uk

Discover tales of hermits and dragons at St Leonard's Forest!

Part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located east of Horsham, St Leonard's Forest isn't short of fascinating history. 

Legend has it that a French hermit once lived here in the sixth century. He famously fought and killed a dragon in the forest and it is from him, St Leonard, that the forest takes its name! 

Visit the forest to immerse yourself in the cultural history, discover rich wildlife and take a peaceful woodland walk. 

If you want to do your bit for the forest, the Friends of St Leonard’s Forest work with Gatwick Greenspace to restore and manage the heathland in the forest. 

At a glance 

  • Walking trails 
  • Horse riding 
  • Dogs welcome 

Activities at St Leonard's Forest

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