Is Bedgebury buggy friendly?
Main areas are all accessible with pushchairs. Just make sure toilets are working as had to walk all the way back to the cafe with a toddler desperate for the loo!!
How long does it take to walk around Bedgebury Christmas lights?
about 1.5hrs
It takes place on a designated trail at the main Bedgebury site near Goudhurst in Kent. How long? The trail takes about 1.5hrs to complete, although you are not limited to a time once on site. Who will enjoy it?
How much is parking at Bedgebury?
You have to pay for parking which is £12 for a car for the whole day. There is no other specific entry fee.
How many acres is Bedgebury Pinetum?
320 acres
Bedgebury National Pinetum conducts conservation work, is home to some 56 vulnerable or critically endangered species, and houses five National Plant Collections….
| Bedgebury National Pinetum | |
|---|---|
| Type | Conifer woodland, arboretum |
| Location | Bedgebury, Kent, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°04′30″N 0°27′20″E |
| Area | 320 acres (130 ha) |
Is Bedgebury Pinetum free?
Yes there is a charge to park in the pinetum forest car park- best to check on their website for latest charges- it’s a very beautiful place! over a year ago.
Why did Bedgebury school close?
The news arrived in a letter at Easter, informing us that the school was to merge with another, thus sustaining “the name of Bedgebury into the future”, said the head. A shock in itself. But, as it turned out, contracts hadn’t been signed, and the other school pulled out. So Bedgebury had to close.
How long do bedgebury lights take?
How long does the Christmas Light Trail at Bedgebury Pinetum take? It’s just over a mile but it takes as long as you like. We took around an hour and a half, it was a lovely amble. Our 5 year old (and 78 year old granny) managed to walk the full distance.
How long is the bedgebury Christmas trail?
1.1 mile
We went to the Christmas light installation on December 26th 2018 – it is very nice and a lovely 1.1 mile walk however the tickets were ridiculously over-priced for what was there. A nice visit but the price is off-putting.
Where is Bedgebury near?
Bedgebury is signposted off the A21 on the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. You will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your right hand side approximately half a mile after leaving the A21.
How many acres is Bedgebury?
| Bedgebury National Pinetum | |
|---|---|
| Area | 320 acres (130 ha) |
| Created | 1924 |
| Operated by | Forestry England |
| Open | All year |
Who owns bedgebury house?
Bredbury Hall in Stockport, Greater Manchester, has become the latest acquisition of Greg Dyke’s Vine Hotels group, which has bought the 149-bedroom property out of administration with investment from Connection Capital.
Is Christmas at Bedgebury Cancelled?
Organisers of a popular illuminated festive trail have cancelled its run for the remainder of the season.
Do I need to book to visit Bedgebury?
Planning your visit Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is open every day from 8am except Christmas Day. There’s no need to book in advance to visit; except for a Go Ape experience or one of our special events.
What is the history of Bedgebury?
In 1910, Bedgebury Pinetum took some of the land to the south-east. The site of Bedgebury Park is first mentioned in the Wealden Charter of 814 as Begcgebyra (Cowper) and was probably a wooded area used for pig grazing. It was perhaps part of a larger estate, as later developed by the Begebesi family, who owned it until the late C13 (Huskisson).
What makes Bedgebury a great place to live?
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 provides a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics. The Bedgebury cafe also has wonderful views of the pinetum.
Where is the nearest bus stop to Bedgebury?
Bedgebury can be found approximately half a mile along this road on the right hand side. Take the number 254 bus from Tunbridge Wells. The nearest bus stop is Flimwell Corner Farm (near the Flimwell Crossroad). Closest train station is Etchingham (on the Hastings line from Charing Cross or London Bridge).
Where is Bedgebury Pinetum?
The Pinetum is bounded to the north by the grounds of Bedgebury Park School, to the north-east, east, and south by Bedgebury Forest, and to the west by farmland, currently (2002) being developed as an extension to the site. The main access into Bedgebury Pinetum is from the western boundary.