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Beechenhurst 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!
- Beechenhurst is the starting point for the famous Sculpture Trail, there are three additional waymarked walks starting from the visitor centre.
- 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.
- Forest of Dean Adventure Ltd are based at Beechenhurst and operate the climbing tower and archery. The climbing tower has 36 routes from easy to extreme and 2 vertical abseils. Test your skills as an archer and our trained staff will get you shooting for Gold! Both are great for children and adults, friends, families and group bookings.
Beechenhurst is managed by Forestry England.
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
