Hamsterley Forest
Hamsterley Forest is a 5,000 acre mixed woodland, open to the public all year. Facilities include a forest drive, woodland walks, cycle routes (hire available), picnic areas, adventure play area and permanent orienteering courses.
There is also a visitor centre displaying exhibits on forest wildlife and forestry and a forest shop selling a range of gifts and souvenirs. The shop and visitor centre are open 1 April to 31 October weekdays 1000-1600, weekends & Bank Holidays 1100-1700; 1 November to 20 December weekends only 1100-1700. Closed Christmas, New Year and January to Easter.
Some parts of the forest are accessible for people using a wheelchair. The park closes at 8pm.
Accessibility:
Awards
- Visit Britain VAQAS 2009
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Forest Drive Toll Per Car | £3.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. Follow brown 'Hamsterley Forest' signs from A68 north of Bishop Auckland.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bishop Auckland. Buses to Hamsterley village from Bishop Auckland bus station. It takes 20 minutes to walk from Hamsterley village to the forest.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (charge) - £3 per car, £8 minibus, £12 coach. Season ticket available
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Tearoom for 40 people open during summer months. Weekends only during winter
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Hamsterley Forest
Forestry Commission England
Redford
Hamsterley
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Redford
Hamsterley
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Tel: +44 01388 488312
Fax: +44 01388 488581
Travel Directions
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