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
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 use the RingGo app.
Forest of Dean members park for free. Buy your 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 | £2.20 |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £2.20 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.40 |
| All day | £5.50 |
| Arrive after 5pm (March - October only) | £2.20 |
| Minibuses | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £10.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £12.00 |
| All day | £14.00 |
| Coaches | |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £18.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £20.00 |
| All day | £22.00 |
Additional information
Facilities and access
- Assistant dogs welcome
- Dogs allowed
- Picnic area
- Toilets
Contact details
