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Beechenhurst, managed by Forestry England, lies in the heart of the forest, and is a great place to start your adventure. Discover the Guffalo Spotters Trail, Sculpture Trail, play area, Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and climbing tower. Don't forget to refuel in the cafe or bring your own food to enjoy in our beautiful picnic area.
- Follow the Gruffalo Spotters trail at Beechenhurst, spot the signs and see what creatures you can find!
- There is easy access onto the Family Cycle Trail from the main Beechenhurst car park. Cyclists are asked to keep to hard stone tracks and not to cycle on the forest's waymarked footpaths.
- The play area at Beechenhurst has a host of wooden play equipment for your kids to enjoy. There is a separate toddler area for our younger visitors.
- The cafe provides a range of wholesome food with new items added to the menu each month. Coach parties should book with the cafe in advance on 01594 824662.
Beechenhurst is also the starting point for the famous Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail. Founded in 1986, the sculpture trail is a partnership between Forestry England and the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust. The sculptures are all inspired by the forest - its trees, wildlife and industrial past. There are waymarked shortcuts: Shortcut A (first 6 sculptures) is approx 2.2 miles in length and Shortcut B is 3 miles (first 12 sculptures).
New for 2021 is an additional temporary arts trail called "Forest to Forest" which features eight new sculptures which celebrate forest wildlife, flora and fauna and present a diversity of voices. This trail is 1km in length and will be in place from July to October. Find out more about the trail by visiting the Sculpture Trust's website.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
* Open every day except Christmas Day. The site opens at 8:00am every day and the closing times are as follows:
- November to February - 5:00pm
- March - 6:30pm
- April - 8:00pm
- May to August - 9:00pm
- September - 7:30pm
- October - 6:30pm
