Welcome
Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity. The National Pinetum is home to a world leading collection of conifers and provides a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics. The Bedgebury Café has wonderful views across the Pinetum and Bedgebury Forest has miles of family cycling and mountain-biking, walking, and running. Bedgebury also has Go Ape tree top adventure, Tree Top Junior and an adventure play trail. Regular events are held throughout the year and you may also find a Gruffalo hiding in the woods!
We have tried to make Bedgebury as accessible as possible, but always welcome constructive feedback.

Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Hearing
Visual
General
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Bedgebury is located in the countryside and is therefore more easily accessible by car or taxi.
The number 254 bus from Tunbridge Wells gets the closest to the forest. The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell Crossroad). However the route from the bus stop to the forest is not on accessible footpaths. The nearest train station is Etchingham (on the Hastings line from Charing Cross or London Bridge).
Travel by taxi
Parking
There are no steps around the site, but a number of gradients. Please ask at the Information Office by calling the office telephone during it's opening hours of 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Whilst the Visitor Centre area has been changed to stay in line with government guidance for coronavirus, the automatic sliding door and ramp only leads to Bedgebury cafe.
To access the toilet inside the Visitor Centre follow the temporary signs for male or female toilets around the back of the building for step free access. See Manual doors to atrium and Bedgebury Cafe, which is currently propped open during the daytime.
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Visitor Information Office
Currently closed but staff are contactable via contact details on the Information Office doors.
Things to See and Do
Spectator/ Audience viewing areas
Public toilet
Visitor Centre Toilets
Shop
Visitor Information Office Shop
Currently closed due to government guidance on distancing.
Place to eat and drink
Bedgebury Cafe
Atium
Getting around outside
Please note that Bedgebury is an outdoor attraction. Some sections of the site are 2500mm wide stoned paths. Due to the natural landscape the trail includes some gradual and steeper slopes. Paths can be uneven in places. Please call the Visitor Information Office for more details.


Designated Walking Trail
Pinetum Trail
Please note that Bedgebury is an outdoor attraction. Some sections of the site are 2500mm wide stoned paths. Due to the natural landscape the trail includes some gradual and steeper slopes. Paths can be uneven in places. Please call the Visitor Information Office for more details.
Picnic Area
The whole site
Please note that Bedgebury is an outdoor attraction. Some sections of the site are 2500mm wide stoned paths. Due to the natural landscape the trail includes some gradual and steeper slopes. Paths can be uneven in places. Please call the Visitor Information Office for more details.
Customer care support
We have a Tramper, an all terrain mobility scooter. Please call 01580 879820 for further details.

Emergency evacuation procedures
We have emergency evacution procedures for all visitors to deal with fire and other related issues. These are tested on a regular basis. Please call the Visitor Information Office for further details.
Customer care support
We can provide some information in different formats if requested.