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Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
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Home to the national conifer collection and 2,000 acres of woodland activity, with visitor centre, play area and bike hire on site.
Cycle, walk, ride, play and Go Ape in Bedgebury Forest. Experience the National Pinetum - the world's finest collection of conifers - and enjoy safe, healthy, outdoor fun for all ages and abilities.
NEWSFLASH! The ever-popular Bedgebury archery sessions are now underway again. They will continue right through the summer until the end of October. Run by Level 2 Coach Steve Walker (formerly of Kent Sports Development Unit), they will take place on Bedgebury's Events Arena outside the Walled Garden. Hourly sessions will run from 10am till 7pm every day until 31st October and cost £5. Suitable for ages 6+.
Open every day except Christmas. January to April 8am to 6pm. May to August 8am-8pm, September 8am-7pm, October 8am-6pm, November 8am-5pm, December 8am-4pm.
Parking/admission charges £7.50 for a car, £20 for a minibus, £40 a coach (concessions available). Membership from £40.
Venue
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest
Park Lane
Bedgebury
Cranbrook
TN17 2SL
Contact
01580 879820 (information) / 01580 879694 (cycle hire)
bedgebury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
Further information
PARKING/ADMISSION CHARGES (from April 2009) - £7.50 per car (no increase), £30.00 per minibus, £50.00 per coach (a Concessions Scheme is available - please call 01580 879820 for details). Please note that the Pay & Display machines only take coins. There is unlimited parking with Friends Membership from £50.00.
* SPECIAL OFFER (from 1st May) - after 5pm the parking/admission charge will be just £3.00.
Bedgebury is an outdoor site - please wear suitable clothing and footwear. The Pinetum may close in extreme weather. Please call 01580 879820, or check with the local Met Office. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead in the Pinetum.
www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk
www.forestry.gov.uk
www.sevenwonders.org.uk
