At a glance
- Now
- Open access
- Age
- Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
- Price
- Low (£) — guide only; check official prices
More about prices
Standard car parking: under 20 minutes free; up to one hour £3.50, two hours £6.50, four hours £8, all day £9. Activities may carry separate charges.
- Location
- Hamsterley
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Credit: Jerry Tatton
More to know
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Visit length
- Half a day, Full day
Price band: Low · How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
About this activity
A large Forestry England site with family walking trails, adventure play, picnic areas, wildlife, cycling and mountain-bike routes, a café, toilets and baby-changing facilities. Forest entry is free, but vehicle parking is charged. The forest is open from dawn until dusk; the listed hours represent access via the Forest Drive.
Open access
The outdoor site is accessible at any time. Visitor centres, facilities and paid activities may have separate seasonal hours.
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Location
Bedburn, Hamsterley, DL13 3NLKeep exploring
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