Beechenhurst

Beechenhurst, managed by Forestry England, lies in the heart of the Forest of Dean, and is a great place to start your forest adventure.

Explore the forest on our selection of walking trails, perfect for all ages and abiliites.

Little explorers will love our large, imaginative play area. This is located next to the café, perfect to refuel ready for some more play! Beechenhurst Cafe offers a whole range of hot and cold food, freshly prepared each day. If you fancy bringing your own feast, we have plenty of picnic areas and a bookable gas barbecue.

If you are looking for more adventure, there is a Go Ape high ropes course. Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings, and an awesome zip wire finale.

Or why not bring your bikes and access the wider forest on the Colliers Trail, our family friendly cycling route. This is a waymarked circular route mainly on former railway lines with connecting routes to villages and picnic sites. It has been especially surfaced and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Beechenhurst is also home to the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Some of the sculptures are temporary, while others will last for years. They have all been designed to evolve over time as the forest changes around them.

If you need a hand getting around, we have an all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire. You don't need to be registered disabled to use it.

Regular visitors can save money with a Forestry England membership.