Forest of Dean Membership

How will you support the Forest of Dean?

Forestry England National Membership | £96 per year per household

National Membership covers our forests all over the country under a single membership, including all car parks in the Forest of Dean. At £8 a month (£96 a year) National Membership also covers the whole household and nearby forests such as Wyre Forest, Leigh Woods and Haughmond Hill, as well as a single free family visit to Westonbirt the National Arboretum.

Forest of Dean membership | £55 per year per household

Join almost 3,000 people supporting the Forest of Dean as members, and make the most of the incredible trails, walks and play areas we have here. Forest of Dean membership covers parking at Beechenhurst, Mallards Pike, Symonds Yat Rock, Wenchford, Cannop Ponds and the Cycle Centre.

The membership has given us the freedom to get out into the forest more, we're running, mountain biking and using the space for training and walking our dog so much more.

Jenny, Forestry England National Member

A group of smiling women on their mountain bikes posing for a photo.
Photo credit: Ernesta Riley

What to look forward to with membership

  • turn up as often as you like for a year (parking's covered!)
  • a welcome pack to help you get the most from your first visits
  • exclusive member discounts when you visit
  • be the first to hear about events, seasonal highlights and members-only news
  • know that your membership helps us care for the Forest of Dean

Why choose National Membership?

When you join or renew as a Forestry England National Member you will still be directly supporting the future of the Forest of Dean and can still enjoy free parking at our car parks across the forest.

National Members also enjoy free parking at forests including Cannock Chase Forest, Sherwood Pines and the New Forest, among dozens of places across the country, and can spread payments across the year by monthly Direct Debit at only £8 a month.

Map of forests near the Forest of Dean

We really enjoy mountain biking and like to go to a number of forests. We have a national membership so we can park at any forest for as short or as long as we want. We are both in our 60s and mountain biking is an excellent way to get exercise.

Rachel, Forestry England National Member

Family around lake Forest of Dean

Looking for the perfect gift? Give membership!

If you know someone who loves the Forest of Dean, give them a membership voucher. A membership voucher gives them a whole year of free visits, theirs to start whenever they're ready. Local or national, it's a gift that'll get used.

The recipient of your gift can choose when their membership starts and enjoy a whole year of Forestry England member benefits.

Speak to our team to get started

For any queries about your membership, please email us at membership@forestryengland.uk or call us on 0300 068 0400. 

For full details on your membership and benefits, check out the terms and conditions.

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