Bedgebury
(Kent)
Near Tunbridge WellsThe Forest with it All in Kent.
Bedgebury Forest is the wild outdoor adventure in the South East of England.
With a new lakeside visitor centre as the hub, Bedgebury offers excellent bike trails, our great tree top adventure and the best children’s adventure play trail any little monkey will ever come across.
And the beautiful National Pinetum is just a stone’s throw away, making Bedgebury a fantastic day out near Tunbridge Wells.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Check Availability & book Now' function for the exact times and dates Bedgebury will be open.
Times will vary on daylight hours. Some of our adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early gorillas!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open.
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go).
Open daily February Half Term (16th - 24th February).
Open Weekends in March.
Open Daily Easter Holidays.
Term Time (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Open for half term (25th May - 2nd June)
Term Time (closed Wednesdays).
Open Daily Summer Holidays.
Term Time (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays).
Open Daily October Half Term (26th October - 3rd November).
Open November Weekends.
Course stats
Here are our Tree Top Adventure stats for Go Ape Bedgebury.
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 170 metres
- Longest Crossing 20 metres
- Total Length 812 metres
- Number of Crossings 36
- Highest Point 13 metres
The Team at Bedgebury
By car
Bedgebury Forest is signposted off the A21 on the B2079 (Lady Oak Lane), approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings.
We're at the Bedgebury Pinetum Forestry Comission site.
Go Ape is tucked away up a hill - keep your eyes peeled for signs.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Bedgebury: £8.50 per day.
By train
Etchingham (on the Hastings line from Charing Cross or London Bridge) is the closest station to Bedgebury. It is about a 45 minute cycle ride up the A21 (there is a footpath along the edge of the northbound carriageway).
By bus
The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell crossroad).
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Bedgebury: £8.50 per day.
But there's plenty to do to fill your day out in the forest.
Why not explore the forest and enjoy another outdoor adventure on a bike, or get your walking boots on. Whether you're on two wheels or two feet, this is a beautiful neck of the woods.
There's also Bedgebury Park Equestrian Centre if you fancy an equine experience.
Corporate Events
Like all the best things in life, Go Ape is even better shared – bring your work tribe for a team building day out of the office. In 2012, we’ve created over 700 unforgettable events. We can look after groups of between 15 to 280 and we guarantee you a day out you’ll never forget.
Why not contact our Corporate Events Team to get your whole work tribe in the trees. Your day could include our 'classic' tree top adventure, forest segways, mountain biking, a Forest BBQ, welcome drinks and much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314 to find out more and get a quote from the Events Team.
Bedgebury Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Feedback from Bedgebury
Take a look at what some of our tribe have said about their time in the forest. It's always good to hear it straight from the Gorilla's mouth (...and we're proud to say it’s totally unedited!) And why not have a peek at what people are saying about us on Trip Advisor.
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