Alice Holt Forest

Alice Holt Forest is a royal forest in Hampshire just a few miles south of Farnham in Surrey. It is now mainly planted with conifers and is a great family-friendly place to visit.

Things to do at Alice Holt Forest

The forest truly has something for everyone with an exciting Treetop Go Ape adventure plus different trails and play areas for you to discover. They also have Gruffalo sculptures. Alice Holt offers great opportunities for natural cycling with two cycling trails that enjoy the fantastic scenery. There is also cycle hire on-site.

For walkers, there are also a number of waymarked trails or smaller paths that criss-cross the forest. Trails include a habitat trail perfect for families. a Lodge pond trail and a Shipwrights way trail. Plus an easy access trail, Willows green trail and a Timberline trail.

The Timberline Trail is suitable for the whole family with play structures leading away from the central area to their Timberline play area. They also have some tunnels on the Habitat trail. There is also a Gruffalo orienteering trail plus a fun Gruffalo spotters trail. Using their Gruffalo Spotters 2 app you can follow the trail that tells the story of the Gruffalo in a fun and interactive way. (you can also pick up a fun activity pack to accompany you on the trail). There is a charge for the pack but with the app, you can complete the trail without purchasing the pack.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe serving hot and cold food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Forest with cycle and walking trails including family-friendly trails, Gruffalo sculptures and fun play areas plus Go Ape. There are toilets and a cafe.

What are the ticket prices?

The forest is free to visit. There is a charge for Go Ape and a small charge for a couple of the trails.

Is there parking?

There is parking and charges apply.

When are they open?

Alice Holt Forest is open almost all year round with some facilities not always being open or available. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.