Hamsterley Forest
Redford
Hamsterley Forest
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Tel: +44 01388 488312
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Weekdays and weekends in off peak times: Up to 1 hour - £3.00, Up to 2 hours - £5.50, Up to 4 hours - £7.00, All day - £8
Coaches/Minibuses charges: Minibuses - £14.00, Coaches - £20.00
Motorcycles - Free
Pay on exit system in place. Number plate cameras will record your entry, just input your car registration at a pay station just before you leave and pay. All our pay stations accept card payment ONLY (except the one next to the Café which takes both cash and cards)
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent233
- Very Good125
- Average31
- Poor19
- Terrible29
Recent Reviews:
- John JTerrible overallMonday, 22nd April 2024I had a terrible experience when I visited the park. They charged me a high price for parking even before I could enter. There are other parks that are better and free. To make matters worse, the... Read full review
- JohnnyMannbaggUnited KingdomA great place to escapeSunday, 28th April 2024A beautiful place to revive your soul and escape the busy world. Plenty of lovely walks, and even on busy days, you only have to walk for 10 minutes and you won't see many folk. A great place for... Read full review
- Traveler46249057699Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyCar Parking Fees are extortionate. £5.50 for two hours so we left early. It's too much!Friday, 10th May 2024I'm afraid I won't be coming back. Your numberplate is recorded upon entry so you don't have a choice to decline. A rule of thumb is £1 per hour. Even central Newcastle is cheaper! So we stayed 2... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Weekdays and weekends in off peak times: Up to 1 hour £2.00, All day £7.00 Peak - Bank holiday weekends: Peak £10.00 Coaches/Minibuses charges: Minibuses - £12.00, Coaches £18.00 Pay on exit system in place. Number plate cameras will record your entry, just input your car registration at a pay station just before you leave and pay. All our pay stations accept card payment ONLY (except the one next to the Café which takes both cash and cards)
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Forest open all year round (24 hours a day) for access on foot or by bicycle. Main Bedburn car park is open 24 hours a day. Forest Drive and associated car parks are open 9am-4pm (weekends Apr-Oct, 9am-5pm). No overnight parking.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. Follow brown 'Hamsterley Forest' signs from A68 north of Bishop Auckland.
Public Transport Directions
Unfortunately, there is no public transport available to the forest