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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

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Forestry England pinetum and forest near Goudhurst with conifer collection, walking, cycling and running trails, Go Ape, a cafe and bike hire.

About Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Forestry England manages Bedgebury, whose pinetum covers 350 acres with over 12,000 specimen trees. Facilities include a cafe, bike hire, Go Ape and an information point. Arriving without a car is free and motorcycles are free. Parking is £4.00 for up to 1 hour, £8.00 for 2 hours, £11.50 for 3 hours, £14.50 for 4 hours and £15.50 all day, card payment only. Christmas at Bedgebury, a ticketed evening trail, runs on selected dates from 20 November to 31 December 2026. The address is Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst; the nearest place in the InKent list is Bedgebury Cross.

Accessibility

16 accessible parking spaces, accessible toilet and Changing Places facilities, accessible benches, and three all-terrain mobility scooters for hire, booked online in advance. Assistance dogs welcome.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 30 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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