Visitor information

Welcome to Alice Holt Forest

Make it a day for everyone to remember with a walk at Alice Holt Forest, enjoy fresh woodland air and a warm drink in the cafe. We have lots of different trails and exciting play areas for you to discover, including our unique Gruffalo Sculptures, and other characters from the story - see who you can find in the deep, dark woods!

Set within 247 hectares of beautiful forest, if peace and quiet is what you're after, then try our Walking trails and Wellbeing trail. We also have an all-terrain mobility scooter available to hire for those with limited mobility. For adventures with your four legged friend, why not try Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit! For more exciting activities visit our Activity Centre with health and fitness activities. Bring your running gear and enjoy a peaceful run along our beautiful trails. If you fancy a thrilling adventure, try one of our Go Ape Treetop adventures – pre booking essential.

Love to cycle? We've got you covered with our Cycle Trails and our new Forest Biking Cycle Hire. Bring your bike along or hire one and explore the forest with your family and friends. 

 

 

Digital illustration of Julia Donaldson's character Stick Man, running near a large tree.

Stick Man Trail at Alice Holt Forest

Set off with a hop and twirl as you join Stick Man on his forest adventure. The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree.

What's on

Forest event
Tuesday 18 February
Sessions throughout the day from 10:00am to 2:45pm
Meet at the Activity Centre

Buzz on over to Alice Holt Forest for un-BEE-lievable time this February and get crafty with Mrs Blossom Makes.  In a carousel style workshop, make and create a variety of Crafty...

Forest event
Tuesday 18 February
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Meet at the Visitors Centre

Join us to “Walk the Planets” and have a Star Party at Alice Holt Forest. The short, accessible planet walk trail will see the planets of the solar system laid out to scale and...

Forest event
Wednesday 19 February
Sessions throughout the day from 9:00am to 3:00pm
Meet at the Visitors Centre

Get up close and hands-on with Zoolab's exotic animals in this interactive session about all the fun, fascinating facts about them. Meet the likes of snakes, spiders and snails as...

Forest event
Thursday 20 February
10:30am to 12:00pm
Meet outside the cafe

Come along and join us in some bug hunting in the forest! Discover more about these important little creatures who live in the woods with some of our rangers.

Children should be 5...

Food and drink

Alice Holt Forest Visitor Centre on a frosty morning

Alice Holt Cafe

The cafe is open daily from 8:30am, serving a wide range of tasty hot and cold locally sourced food (including superb daily specials), delicious cakes and freshly baked pastries, as well as a range of hot and cold Fairtrade drinks.

Alice Holt offers a wonderful opportunity for natural cycling. Check out our cycling trails and enjoy the fantastic scenery by bike, you will see ancient mighty oaks as well as...

From gentle group walks to cardio training, discover a wide range of instructor led fitness and wellbeing classes at Alice Holt. 

Explore our many waymarked trails or smaller paths that criss-cross Alice Holt Forest. The woods are ideal for just about everyone to enjoy some exercise, from a gentle family walk...

Explore Alice Holt Forest with an all-terrain mobility vehicle

We’ve partnered with Countryside Mobility (a charity initiative, operated by Living Options) to offer all-terrain...

Our history

Two people using a saw to cut the ends of timber logs

Our history

Discover the history of Alice Holt Forest and learn about how the forest has changed through time from its first inhabitants through to today.
Family following a map in the forest

Alice Holt Forest Walking Trails Map

Whether you're looking for play and adventure or a bit of peace and quiet to observe wildlife, we've got a trail for you.
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