Wilverley

Visitor information

Opening hours

Weekdays

Monday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Tuesday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Wednesday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Thursday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Friday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Weekends

Saturday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

Sunday
Opening hours	Dawn to dusk

How to find us

Off Burley Road, Nr Sway, Hampshire

Sat Nav Postcode: BH25 5TZ

By Car

Wilverley Plain is located half between Burley and Brockenhurst off the B3058.

OS Grid Ref

SU 254 010

Get directions

50.808256239257, -1.6380382687867

Parking and prices

There isn’t a charge to park at this site, we welcome a donation of £3 per visit.

If this car park is full, please drive onto the next one at Wilverley Pit or Wootton Bridge. Do not park on the verges or block gateways.

Please lock your car, taking any valuables with you and leave by dusk.

Coaches/Minibuses charges

It is free to park in this car park - donations welcome.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Disabled parking available

Facilities and access

Barbecue hearth hire has been removed, due to the high risk of fire in the Forest.

The toilets are open, with adapted external locks to allow them to be used on a one-in-one-out basis.

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

Assistant dogs welcome

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Toilets

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 4601

Out Of Hours Number

0300 067 4600

E-Mail Address

southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk

Sun shining through the trees in a pine forest

Wilverley

Wilverley Inclosure has a mixture of young and old trees, making it a beautiful and interesting place to walk

If you are looking for an ideal spot for picnicing, a walk in the woods or amazing views then Wilverley has it all.

From the car park there's easy access into the adjoining woodland with a waymarked trail. The extensive grassy lawn offers valuable grazing for ponies and beyond the Forest lawn the heathland is home to many important bird species.

Explore Wilverley on two wheels by following the New Forest’s great network of cycle trails.

To help prevent dangerous forest fires, this is a no BBQ and fire zone – BBQs and campfires are not permitted in our car parks or other areas of the forest managed by Forestry England and all BBQ facilities have been removed.

At a glance

No barbecues or fires zone

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Assistance dogs welcome

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Things to do

Picnics at Wilverley

Nestled in the trees, this shady spot is a good spot to enjoy a picnic whilst listening to the sounds of woodland wildlife all around.

To help prevent dangerous forest fires, The New Forest is a no BBQ and fire zone – BBQs and campfires are not permitted in our car parks or other areas of the forest managed by us and all BBQ facilities have been removed.

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Wilverley Wander trail at Wilverley

Wilverley Inclosure is a mixture of conifers and broadleaves, old and young, with some open areas making it a beautiful and interesting place to explore by foot or on bike.

The woodland is managed sustainably and is a great place to spot a wide variety of wildlife. Bats tend to roost in the broadleaved trees and thick young conifers provide shelter for deer.

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Nearby forests

Whitefield Moor

Enjoy the stunning views of the heathland and trees beyond. This is an ideal spot for all the family with good waymarked walking trail that pass by the nearby Ober Water stream.

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Boy counting tree rings on a very old tree that's been felled.

Blackwater

Blackwater arboretum is an idyllic setting with a stunning variety of beautiful trees from around the world. Inspired by the tree collection at this special place, a sensory sculpture trail complements the setting.

Explore Blackwater on two wheels by following the New Forest’s great network of cycle trails.

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Bolderwood

We are delighted that Bolderwood is featured as part of the Ancient Canopy to be dedicated to Her Majesty in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. Ancient Woodlands are cherished reminders of our living heritage, often referred to as “nature’s Crown Jewels”. We are proud to be part of this unique project, which aims to raise awareness of these treasured habitats and the importance of conserving them for future generations.

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Tilery Road

Tilery Road is named after a historic Victorian brick and tile works. From the car park there's easy access following the cycle route into Pignall Hill, this is one of the largest collections of inclosure woodlands in the New Forest.

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