Visitor information
Opening hours
The car park is open to vehicles:
April to September: 8:00am - 7:00pm
October to March: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Open to pedestrian access at all times.
How to find us
Sat Nav Postcode:
LE67 6NWBy Car
The main entrance is on the A447.
Ravenstone Road on the outskirts of Ibstock, Lecistershire.
By Public Transport
Local bus routes into Ibstock from surrounding area, Sence Valley is a short walk from bus stops.
OS Grid Ref
52.6974859, -1.4048921
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Sence Valley.
Pay by card (card payment machines in both car parks) or by phone.
By using cashless parking provider RingGo you can pay, park and get on with your day easily. Find out how it works here. Visitors can pay either via the RingGo app, through the RingGo website or via phone by calling the RingGo dedicated phone number.
Our car park gates are managed by volunteers; please be respectful and do not park in the main entrance when the gates are closed (as this creates hazards for road users and blocks emergency access).
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy Sence Valley membership now for £30 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country, including nearby Hicks Lodge and Cannock Chase Forest. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barrierless ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit. Free parking for Forestry England national members and Sence Valley members only.
Thank you for your support. Because of you, we can make our forests even better.
Parking Charges
| Parking charges | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.80 |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.50 |
| Over 3 hours | £4.50 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses £6
Motorbikes £3
Horseboxes and trailers £6
Height restrictions apply (2.1m) and you will need to contact us at least 2 weeks before your visit so we can arrange for the height barrier to be unlocked for you.
Additional information
Become a national member for only £8 a month (£96 a year) and visit as often as you like for free - Join now
There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest. View our easy access trails page to find other forests with accessible parking.
Facilities and access
There are no bins at Sence Valley. Please follow the Countryside Code and take your litter home with you where it can be disposed of properly and recycled where appropriate. Thank you for keeping the nation's forests clean, safe and beautiful.
- Accessible toilet
- Cafe
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Picnic area
- Toilets
- Wildlife hide
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