Visitor information
Opening hours
Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8am 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
Wenchford is often quieter on weekdays (outside of school holidays), earlier in the morning, and later in the afternoon.
How to find us
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By Car
From Blakeney take New Road heading North West towards Parkend. Wenchford is on the right after one mile.
GL15 4HD will take you to Mallards Pike, carry on south passed Mallards Pike towards Blakeney and Wenchford will be on your left.
By Public Transport
We welcome car-free visitors. Plan your journey at Good Journey, or see all public travel and active travel routes for the Forest of Dean District in the Forest of Dean Travel Guide.
- From Coleford - number 23 bus
- From Lydney - number 23 bus
- From Cinderford - number 30 bus
- All bus stops are a half hours walk from Wenchford
OS Grid Ref
51.769591307464, -2.5022235810425
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Wenchford from 1 March until 3 November. The toilet facilities are open during this time.
Pay for your parking with cash or the RingGo app.
Forest of Dean members park for free. Buy your annual membership now for £50 and simply display your pass in your vehicle without queuing for a ticket. Parking charges and memberships help us to look after the Forest of Dean for everyone.
Parking Charges
| Early bird - exit before 10.30am | £2.50 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.50 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.50 |
| All day | £5.50 |
| Minibuses | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £11.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £13.00 |
| All day | £15.00 |
| Coaches | |
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| Up to 2 hours | £20.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £22.00 |
| All day | £24.00 |
Additional information
Facilities and access
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Contact details
