About Bedgbury Pinetum
The National Pinetum at Bedgebury is the finest collection of conifers in the world and a beautiful and peaceful place to walk and picnic. The 300 acre Pinetum contains 12, 000 trees and shrubs from across five continents, many of them rare and endangered.
Bedgebury Forest is South East England's premier site for cycling and mountain biking, walking, riding, adventure play and Go Ape! There's also cycle hire, a shop and a café. Bedgebury offers outdoor fun for all ages and abilities. Open all year and great value for money, this is the place to visit on the Kent /Sussex border.
Bedgbury Pinetum Description
The National Pinetum at Bedgebury is the finest collection of conifers in the world and a beautiful and peaceful place to walk and picnic. The 300 acre Pinetum contains 12, 000 trees and shrubs from across five continents, many of them rare and endangered.
Bedgebury Forest is South East England's premier site for cycling and mountain biking, walking, riding, adventure play and Go Ape! There's also cycle hire, a shop and a café. Bedgebury offers outdoor fun for all ages and abilities. Open all year and great value for money, this is the place to visit on the Kent /Sussex border.
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Wonderful day with plenty to do we could have easily spent longer and as such are planning a return stunning landscaping with lots of useful info regarding plants and fauna lots of cycle paths ranging from the gentle pedal round or the challenge of mountain bike trails only downside was the cost of refreshments over £1.80 for a tea seems a bit steep but next time we will take a picnic as there's plenty of places to have lunch beware also that it's not well signed so found ourselves getting slightly lost after going through some gates although you can purchase maps at the office
We had a fantastic day today. The kids play area was lovely. Loads to do and nice and clean. The cafe was nice and food good. The walks and trails are amazing. We got totally lost but in a good way and found the Gruffalo. My little lady had a magical time. Car park is expensive but we were there all day so worth it. Would highly recommend and will be back.
The most beautiful place to visit. On one side everything for the kids on the other peace and tranquillity. Lots of places to picnic especially by the lake. The whole area is fantastically well maintained by some very friendly staff. For anyone with a mountain bike you are spoilt by the trsils. Unable to find fault with anything. If you haven't been to visit.......why not,?
Such a peaceful place to go for a walk. I love it there and try to go at least once a week.
Mid-level skillset MTB track with some bits of difficult in the second half of the loop. Good variety including wooded sections, a lake (Louisa), some jumps (after ‘Sweetness’) and some technical stone sections (magic carpet). Also possible to do the smaller loop and that is also very enjoyable. Great cafe too, if not a little pricey - does everything from salads through sandwiches to cooked meals and ice cream. Parking is currently £3 if you arrive and leave before 11, £13 after. £2 for a trail map as a donation to the friend of the pinetum.
Lovely place, cafe is great especially the breakfasts. Highway rat trail and activities are perfect for kids. Staff really friendly knowledgeable and helpful.
Lovely place to be. We have been there in a very nice and sunny day. Loved the pace and the nature with her fresh air and lovely sounds. Very clean and well maintained. Nice staff and volunteers. Perfect relaxing day (Y) We'll be back soon hopefully
Lovely afternoon walk around the autumn trail. Maybe a week too late to enjoy the full glory of the colours but still an absolutely lovely place. Dog was welcome too and plenty of bins to dispose of his deposits!
A hot choc and muffin rounded the afternoon off perfectly. Highly recommended
Lots to do, ideal for school holiday day trips but make a day of it to make the £12 a car worth it.
Wonderful day with plenty to do we could have easily spent longer and as such are planning a return stunning landscaping with lots of useful info regarding plants and fauna lots of cycle paths ranging from the gentle pedal round or the challenge of mountain bike trails only downside was the cost of refreshments over £1.80 for a tea seems a bit steep but next time we will take a picnic as there's plenty of places to have lunch beware also that it's not well signed so found ourselves getting slightly lost after going through some gates although you can purchase maps at the office
We had a fantastic day today. The kids play area was lovely. Loads to do and nice and clean. The cafe was nice and food good. The walks and trails are amazing. We got totally lost but in a good way and found the Gruffalo. My little lady had a magical time. Car park is expensive but we were there all day so worth it. Would highly recommend and will be back.
The most beautiful place to visit. On one side everything for the kids on the other peace and tranquillity. Lots of places to picnic especially by the lake. The whole area is fantastically well maintained by some very friendly staff. For anyone with a mountain bike you are spoilt by the trsils. Unable to find fault with anything. If you haven't been to visit.......why not,?
Such a peaceful place to go for a walk. I love it there and try to go at least once a week.
Mid-level skillset MTB track with some bits of difficult in the second half of the loop. Good variety including wooded sections, a lake (Louisa), some jumps (after ‘Sweetness’) and some technical stone sections (magic carpet). Also possible to do the smaller loop and that is also very enjoyable. Great cafe too, if not a little pricey - does everything from salads through sandwiches to cooked meals and ice cream. Parking is currently £3 if you arrive and leave before 11, £13 after. £2 for a trail map as a donation to the friend of the pinetum.
Lovely place, cafe is great especially the breakfasts. Highway rat trail and activities are perfect for kids. Staff really friendly knowledgeable and helpful.
Lovely place to be. We have been there in a very nice and sunny day. Loved the pace and the nature with her fresh air and lovely sounds. Very clean and well maintained. Nice staff and volunteers. Perfect relaxing day (Y) We'll be back soon hopefully
Lovely afternoon walk around the autumn trail. Maybe a week too late to enjoy the full glory of the colours but still an absolutely lovely place. Dog was welcome too and plenty of bins to dispose of his deposits!
A hot choc and muffin rounded the afternoon off perfectly. Highly recommended
Lots to do, ideal for school holiday day trips but make a day of it to make the £12 a car worth it.
Wonderful day with plenty to do we could have easily spent longer and as such are planning a return stunning landscaping with lots of useful info regarding plants and fauna lots of cycle paths ranging from the gentle pedal round or the challenge of mountain bike trails only downside was the cost of refreshments over £1.80 for a tea seems a bit steep but next time we will take a picnic as there's plenty of places to have lunch beware also that it's not well signed so found ourselves getting slightly lost after going through some gates although you can purchase maps at the office
We had a fantastic day today. The kids play area was lovely. Loads to do and nice and clean. The cafe was nice and food good. The walks and trails are amazing. We got totally lost but in a good way and found the Gruffalo. My little lady had a magical time. Car park is expensive but we were there all day so worth it. Would highly recommend and will be back.
The most beautiful place to visit. On one side everything for the kids on the other peace and tranquillity. Lots of places to picnic especially by the lake. The whole area is fantastically well maintained by some very friendly staff. For anyone with a mountain bike you are spoilt by the trsils. Unable to find fault with anything. If you haven't been to visit.......why not,?
Such a peaceful place to go for a walk. I love it there and try to go at least once a week.
Mid-level skillset MTB track with some bits of difficult in the second half of the loop. Good variety including wooded sections, a lake (Louisa), some jumps (after ‘Sweetness’) and some technical stone sections (magic carpet). Also possible to do the smaller loop and that is also very enjoyable. Great cafe too, if not a little pricey - does everything from salads through sandwiches to cooked meals and ice cream. Parking is currently £3 if you arrive and leave before 11, £13 after. £2 for a trail map as a donation to the friend of the pinetum.
Lovely place, cafe is great especially the breakfasts. Highway rat trail and activities are perfect for kids. Staff really friendly knowledgeable and helpful.
Lovely place to be. We have been there in a very nice and sunny day. Loved the pace and the nature with her fresh air and lovely sounds. Very clean and well maintained. Nice staff and volunteers. Perfect relaxing day (Y) We'll be back soon hopefully
Lovely afternoon walk around the autumn trail. Maybe a week too late to enjoy the full glory of the colours but still an absolutely lovely place. Dog was welcome too and plenty of bins to dispose of his deposits!
A hot choc and muffin rounded the afternoon off perfectly. Highly recommended
Lots to do, ideal for school holiday day trips but make a day of it to make the £12 a car worth it.