Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England

Bedgebury Pinetum - Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is cared for by Forestry England for people, wildlife & trees.
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Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction with something for everyone. Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place for healthy outdoor activity. The National Pinetum is home to a world-leading collection of conifers and contains over 12,000 specimen trees. The trees and landscape create a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics in the

rolling hills and valleys of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Bedgebury National Pinetum is awe-inspiring for tree lovers looking to learn about tree species of international conservation importance and see them up close! Bedgebury Forest has miles of trails for family cycling, mountain biking, walking, and running. Enjoy climbing, jumping, sliding, and swinging around the play trail or exploring the canopy on a Go Ape treetop adventure or treetop challenge. Bedgebury Cafe at the Visitor Centre has wonderful views of the pinetum and is set beside one of our many lakes. You may also find Gruffalo and friends hiding in Bedgebury Pinetum! Header photograph: David Jenner photography

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Visiting us next week? If you're planning a visit to Bedgebury from Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 June, please follow the si...
12/06/2026

Visiting us next week?

If you're planning a visit to Bedgebury from Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 June, please follow the signs and park in the Walled Garden car park 🚘

The main entrance will be closed for three days while essential repairs are carried out on the entrance bridge.

Plan your visit and check for updates👉 forestryengland.uk/bedgebury

There are not many places in the UK where you can see this in bloom right now 🪷The Silky Camellia, Stewartia malacodendr...
11/06/2026

There are not many places in the UK where you can see this in bloom right now 🪷

The Silky Camellia, Stewartia malacodendron, one of the rarest shrubs in cultivation, is flowering in the National Pinetum with large white petals and the most striking deep purple anthers.

First introduced to Britain in the 18th century, it's rarely available in nurseries today, making Bedgebury one of the few places you can admire it outside its native American woodland habitat 🌲

Find it on your next visit using Pinetum Explorer 👉 bedgebury.arboretumexplorer.org

Learn in the heart of the forest 🌲Train as a Forest School leader among one of the world's finest tree collections. Brig...
10/06/2026

Learn in the heart of the forest 🌲

Train as a Forest School leader among one of the world's finest tree collections. Bright Sparks Forest School offers Level 2 and Level 3 courses at Bedgebury, building real, practical skills in an inspiring outdoor setting.

Courses start September 2026 📆

Find out more 👉 forestryengland.uk/forest-event/events-bedgebury/level-2-forest-school-training

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is just the beginning...🌲🚵From flowing beginner trails to technical singletrack, F...
09/06/2026

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is just the beginning...🌲🚵

From flowing beginner trails to technical singletrack, Forestry England forests offer the best riding experiences across the country.

To put a few of them to the test, MBUK squeezed three trail centres into one epic day on the road 🚲

Grab a brew and watch now 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=WFUHLVcDvug

It's National Bike Week and what better excuse to explore the forest on two wheels?Hire a bike from Go Ape Bedgebury thi...
09/06/2026

It's National Bike Week and what better excuse to explore the forest on two wheels?

Hire a bike from Go Ape Bedgebury this weekend and head out on our cycling trails. Bike hire is available at weekends and during school holidays, 10am to 1pm.

Book bike hire at 10am and get 10% off with code BEBIKE1010 👉 forestryengland.uk/bedgebury/cycling-and-mountain-biking

04/06/2026

“It was an amazing show! Highly entertaining and so easy for the children to interact!”

The Mushroom Show is coming to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest on Saturday 1 August 🍄

Augustine Fogwoode (mushroom enthusiast) is on a quest to make sure everyone knows about the brilliance of fungi: their amazing abilities and scientific superpowers. Packed full of interactive games, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, The Mushroom Show is a joyful exploration of human connection and community.

Saturday 1 August, 11am and 2pm
Suitable for ages 5+
Tickets from £9 (non-members)
Tickets from £8 (Forestry England members)

Book now 👉 forestryengland.uk/bedgebury/the-mushroom-show

This Volunteers Week, we're saying a huge thank you to our amazing team of volunteers who've clocked up over 16,400 hour...
03/06/2026

This Volunteers Week, we're saying a huge thank you to our amazing team of volunteers who've clocked up over 16,400 hours this year alone 🌟

From practical conservation to creating botanic artworks, leading guided walks to wildlife monitoring, marshalling parkrun to archiving, their time and dedication are truly invaluable🌲

Here’s a few snaps of some of our brilliant volunteer teams across Bedgebury 📸

Interested in volunteering? 👉forestryengland.uk/bedgebury/volunteering

Looking to learn a new skill with your little one?We still have a couple of spaces left on our popular Bilinguasing clas...
02/06/2026

Looking to learn a new skill with your little one?

We still have a couple of spaces left on our popular Bilinguasing class on Tuesdays 🎵

Why not turn it into a full day out? Grab a coffee from the café, enjoy a walk through the stunning National Pinetum, spot our new goslings, search for the Gruffalo and his friends, or visit our ever‑popular play area.

Find out more 👉forestryengland.uk/bedgebury/bilingua-sing-bedgebury

📸Offspring Photography

We’re proudly raising our new rainbow flag at Bedgebury today to celebrate Pride month 🏳️‍🌈Bedgebury National Pinetum an...
01/06/2026

We’re proudly raising our new rainbow flag at Bedgebury today to celebrate Pride month 🏳️‍🌈

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a place built on community, kindness, and connection. Our new flag celebrates the diversity of people who bring life, joy, and colour to our beautiful pinetum and forest🌲

Plan your visit 👉forestryengland.uk/bedgebury

WIN a prize bundle worth up to £200 🌟Tell us about your visit and you could win a Forestry England membership plus your ...
31/05/2026

WIN a prize bundle worth up to £200 🌟

Tell us about your visit and you could win a Forestry England membership plus your choice of Forestry England clothing.

Take the survey 👉forestryengland.uk/active-forests-survey

Address

Bedgebury Road
Cranbrook
TN172SJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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01580879820

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