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Hamsterley Forest
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Redford
Hamsterley Forest
County Durham
DL13 3NL
Tel: +44 01388 488312
Fax: +44 01388 488581
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Type: Forest
2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley. Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to activities. With waymarked walks, bike hire, cycle routes and horse riding trails, all levels of fitness and ability are catered for. Follow all that exercise with a snack or slice of lovely homemade cake in our tearoom and a browse around the gift shop and visitor centre. There is also a playpark which is now open. A Discovery Pass is available to buy which gives free parking all year round plus other benefits.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 08:00 | 20:00 |
* Hamsterley visitor centre will be open Mon-Fri, 1000-1600; Sat, Sun, 1100-1700 (Summer). Nov-Dec open Sat-Sun, 1100-1600.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Forest Drive Toll Per Car | from £3.00 to £5.00 per ticket type |
£5 per car on Bank Hol weekends. £8 per mini bus. £12 per coach.
Awards
- Visit Britain VAQAS 2009
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2011
Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF
