Wenchford

Visitor Information
Visitor Information
  • Opening Hours
  • How to find us
  • Parking and Prices
  • Facilities and access
  • Contact Details

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Open every day except Christmas Day.  The site opens at 8.00 every day and the closing times are as follows:

November-February   17.00
March                         18.30
April                            20.00
May - August              21.00
Sept                            19.30
Oct                              18.30

How to find us

How to find us

How to find us
Wenchford, New Road, Blakeney
Sat Nav Postcode: GL15 4SL
By Car

From Blakeney take New Road heading North West towards Parkend.  Wenchford is on the right after a mile.

By Public Transport

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
SO 654081

51.7600563, -2.4902502

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Parking and Prices

Parking and Prices

Please note our car parking machines take cash only and we are unable to give change.  

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site
Up to 2 hours £2.00
Up to 4 hours £3.00
All day £4.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses - £8.00

Coaches - £10.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass - Find out more about the discovery pass
Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Disabled parking available
Facilities and access

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

Assistant dogs welcome
Baby changing facilities
BBQ
Cafe
Disabled toilet
Dogs allowed
Picnic area
Toilets
Contact Details

Contact Details

Landline Number
0300 067 4800
E-Mail Address
westengland@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Explore Wenchford

The perfect place to stop for a picnic within the Forest of Dean, Wenchford includes Blackpool Brook which trickles through the site under the dappled shade of the large oak trees.

The facilities (cafe, toilets etc) on this site are generally open from April until the end of October.  Parking charges only apply during this time.  

At a glance

  • 2 Walking trails
  • Picnic area
  • Paddling area
  • Café
  • Dogs welcome

Activities at Wenchford

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