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

Opening hours

Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8.30am every day and the closing times are as follows:

November to February - 5pm

March - 6.30pm

April - 8pm

May to August - 9pm

September - 7.30pm

October - 6.30pm

How to find us

How to find us
The Cyril Hart Arboretum, Coleford
Sat Nav Postcode: GL16 7EL
By Car

Situated on the B4226 Coleford to Cinderford road close to the Speech House.

OS Grid Ref
SO624118
Get directions

51.807579908721, -2.5478410720825

Parking and prices

There are no parking charges at The Cyril Hart Arboretum. 

 

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 2

Facilities and access

If you have limited mobility, why not hire a Tramper through the Countryside Mobility Scheme? Trampers are off-road mobility scooters, which are easy to use and able to tackle a range of surfaces and gradients come rain or shine. You do not have to be registered disabled to hire one.

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4800
E-Mail Address
westengland@­forestryengland.uk
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Discover a collection of over 200 trees with some even dating back to the early 1900s

Established in 1915 with trees brought back by the Victorian plant hunter Ernest Wilson from his 1910 explorations of China, The Cyril Hart Arboretum is home to over 200 tree species. 

Originally known as the Speech House Arboretum, it was later renamed the Cyril Hart Arboretum after Dr Cyril Hart who dedicated a lifetime of service to forestry and was a Senior Verderer (1952 – 2009) of the Forest of Dean.

The collection of trees has been added to over the years and now contains species found from around the globe. 

The arboretum can be explored along surfaced and unsurfaced paths, most of which are flat and can easily accommodate pushchairs. The arboretum is also within a fenced area making this site popular with dog walkers.

At a glance

Please no BBQs, fires or camp stoves
24/03/2022 11:14
Whilst enjoying the area please be a responsible dog owner. Please pick up after your dog, and don't allow your dog to approach other people unless invited.
11/08/2021 11:53
We have trampers available to hire for those with limited mobility.
24/08/2021 12:34

Things to do

The Cyril Hart Arboretum Path

The arboretum path is on a stoned path looping around the arboretum; it is an easy trail with no waymarkers.

If you would like to extend your walk, follow the grass path at the north eastern end and take in many of the newly-planted trees donated by the Royal Forest of Dean Rotary Club.

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Beechenhurst

Beechenhurst lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, one of Britain's oldest and largest woodlands.

It is the ideal place for families to start their forest adventure, with a family activity trail, Sculpture Trail, play area and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. You can even bring your bikes and access the wider forest on our Family Cycle Trail. 

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Speech House Woods

Speech House Woods

Visit Speech House Woodland, which is situated close to the most famous building in the Forest of Dean - The Speech House. 

The Speech House was built in 1676 by the King as a "court" where local people could have their say. Regular verderers meetings are still held here to discuss the management of the vert and venison.

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Lakeside view at Mallards Pike

Mallards Pike

There is something for everyone at this beautiful lakeside setting.

Adrenaline seekers can challenge themselves at Go Ape Tree Top Challenge. For those with energy left to burn there is Forest Segway or a range of running trails from 2km to 10km routes.

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The Roll of Honour Sculpture at New Fancy, Forest of Dean

New Fancy

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, come and see the spectacular views that the old spoil heap now provides. The viewpoint is an ideal place to watch birds of prey soaring above the woodland.

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