Get ready for an adventure
We recommend booking ahead online, though you can try at our cabin on the day. Make sure to check the activity’s requirements first, including age restrictions and supervision ratios. Please aim to arrive twenty minutes before your booking and check in at our cabin first thing. You can save time by having your group sign their Risk Acknowledgement beforehand, check your inbox for the link.
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Sat nav to our locations is not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off and cross-reference with a map.
Bedgebury Forest is well signposted from the A21 via the B2079 (Lady Oak Lane), around 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. When you reach the B2079, follow the brown tourist signs for Bedgebury Pinetum & Forest.
If you’re approaching from Goudhurst along the B2079 (Lady Oak Lane), follow the Forestry England signage for Go Ape.
We’re located within the Bedgebury Forestry England site. Please note that the postcode covers a large area, so some sat navs may take you to the wrong place. We recommend using What3Words for the most accurate directions. If you do use the postcode, double-check your route before setting off.
Go Ape is tucked away up a hill — keep an eye out for our signs as you get closer!
Parking
Parking is available on site and must be paid for on arrival.
Up to 1 hour: £4 1–2 hours: £8 2–3 hours: £11.50 Over 3 hours: £14.50
Your parking ticket also gives you access to the pinetum, cycle trails, adventure play areas, mountain bike routes, and scenic forest walks — perfect for making a full day of it.
Etchingham is the closest station to Bedgebury, about a 45-minute cycle ride up the A21 (there’s a footpath along the edge of the northbound carriageway). The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell crossroad).
What to wear and bring
Dress for fun in the forest! Closed, sturdy shoes are a must — no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs (they might be comfy, but they're not adventure-proof). Keep your midriff covered so your harness sits over clothing, and tie back long hair — we don't want it catching in the treetops.
Oh, and trust us on this one — don't wear white. The forest floor has a sense of humour, and it doesn't play nicely with laundry day. Our adventures are great in all weathers, as long as you're prepared!
Our blog covers what to wear in every season and what to bring for a brilliant day out.
Toilets
Personal Storage
Food & Drink
Picnic Area
Forest Shelter
Accessibility & Special Requirements
Accessing adventure
We take pride in sharing our activities with as many people as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility support for our experiences.
Get biking
Enjoy the forest cycle trails.
Race is on
Coming on a Saturday? Get here for 9am and do the parkrun first!
Peaceful walks
Tackle one of the walking trails.
Explore the play areas
Enjoy climbing, jumping, sliding and swinging your way around the play trail.
Groups & Parties
A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.
Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.
Celebrate the groom-to-be with an unforgettable Go Ape stag party. Book online for up to 10 people, or contact our team to plan a bigger group adventure packed with thrills, laughs, and forest fun.
Dogs are welcome on site, they must be on a lead around woodchip and sandy areas, as well as carparks and around the lakes.
The main cafe is located near the carpark serving hot and cold food and drinks as well as homemade cakes. A grab-and-go kiosk is located opposite our cabin, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Opening hours vary seasonally, please visit Forestry England’s website for opening hours.
We have two accessible toilets, one standard and one changing places facility which can be accessed using a radar key, or you can borrow a key from the Information Centre. Baby changing facilities are located in the female and accessible toilets.
We are an accessible site, with accessible facilities. Please bare in mind that we are a forest and most paths are gravel. The Pinetum trail is a way-marked easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help. All-terrain mobility scooters are available to hire from the information point but must be pre-booked by phoning 01580 879820. To find more information please visit Foresty England's website.
Yes, parking is available at site. The car park is operated by Forestry England, you can pay as you leave, either at the pay station (card and cash payments) or at the barrier (card payments only).
We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.
Toilets are located at the Visitors Centre, near the carpark. We recommend going to the toilets before you come up to us at the cabin.
Go Ape Bedgebury is situated just off the A21 and signposted on to the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. Directions from London - leave the M25 at junction 5 and join the A21 towards Hastings. You will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your right-hand side approximately half a mile after leaving the A21. Directions from the North and East - Take the A262 to Goudhurst and then turn by the village duck pond to take the B2079 signposted to Flimwell. Follow this road for approximately three miles and you will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your left after the office entrance and Walled Garden entrance. Directions from Brighton and the West - Travel through Lewes and Uckfield to Heathfield. Take the A265 from Heathfield to Hurst Green. Turn left onto the A21, drive straight through Flimwell Crossroad. Bedgebury is signposted from here. Directions from the South - Take the A21 to the Flimwell Crossroad, drive straight across and then follow the sign to turn right onto the B2079.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries before your visit, we’re happy to help!
Contact Our Team
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
Email Enquiries
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