The nation's forests are for all to enjoy
This page offers helpful information help you plan your visit to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.
Essentials
Toilets
We have two accessible toilets at Bedgebury Pinetum - one standard and one Changing Place facility. They are situated in the visitor centre. The standard accessible toilet has a manual door which is 100cm wide and you do not need a key to access it.
Additionally there are toilets blocks for both men and women. Baby changing is available in the accessible toilet.
Changing Places
There is a Changing Place facility on site, situated in the visitor centre. It has a manual door which is 100cm wide. A Radar Key is needed for access. You can borrow one from the information point if necessary.
Needing help
Our friendly staff area available at the information point in the visitor centre. Some members of staff have received disability and dementia awareness training.
Arriving at the forest
There is one car park at Bedgebury Pinetum. Due to its rural location, access from public transport is not easy.
There is a chicane gate between the car park and the visitor centre. The gap is 150cm wide and the gate can be fully opened.
Car parking
We have 10 accessible parking bays at Bedgebury Pinetum They are situated closest to the visitor centre entrance.
Parking is not free. Payment can be made on machines in the car park or at the information point. Payment via mobile app is not available. A 'help' button is located on the payment machines.
The visitor centre
The distance between the visitor centre and the accessible parking bays is 180m on a sloped path. There is level access into the visitor centre.
There is one automatic sliding door accessed from a ramp and three additional manual doors that open outwards.
Inside the visitor centre you'll find an information point, seating and a cafe, where music is played. An induction loop is located in the information office.
Getting out in the forest
An all-terrain mobility scooters is available to hire from the visitor centre but must be pre-booked by phoning 01580 879820.
The Pinetum trail is a way-marked easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs.
Seating and shelter
Benches are available across the site. Picnic benches with spaces for wheelchair access are available outside the visitor centre.
Other than the visitor centre and cafe, there is no other shelter.
Trails and activities
Lots of our walking and cycling trails are comfortable for a range of abilities. See our Things to do page for inspiration.
Below are our favourite accessible activities to try.
