Alice Holt Forest
Alice Holt Forest is a 247-hectare forest located at Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, Surrey, managed by Forestry England. It features ancient mighty oaks and offers extensive visitor facilities including a cafe, visitor centre, multiple walking and cycling trails, and family-friendly attractions such as Gruffalo Trail, Giant Marble Run, and inclusive play areas.
Area: 861.3 ha
Region: Surrey area
Address: Alice Holt Forest, United Kingdom
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/alice-holt-forest
🧭 Get directionsOpening hours
Car park: 8:00am-8:00pm daily. Cafe: 9:00am-4:00pm daily. Visitor Centre & Activity Centre: 28 March to 6 September (9:30am-5:00pm weekends/school holidays; 9:00am-4:00pm weekdays during term time).
Best for
Families, walkers, cyclists, runners, and those seeking accessible outdoor activities and inclusive play facilities.
Wildlife
Forest features ancient mighty oaks and other tree species.
History
Detailed information about the forest's history and management available via forest plan or history pages.
Reviews
Fantastic place to walk the dog/dogs. I highly recommend Alice Holt. There are plenty of walking paths, and cycle paths for all abilities. If you are more adventurous Go Ape is also available here, for tree top fun. For children there are play parks and the Gruffalo walk which includes beautiful carved caricatures from the books. There is also a lovely cafe on site.
Family trip in February. Car parking is well organised but not cheap. Great trails and plenty of exploring possible. Facilities are excellent, even with a dog wash station if that’s something for you! Play areas are very good and entertained the children for a good while. Highly recommend this place. Best time is later in the afternoon to miss the crowds.
Fantastic place to walk around , well managed and maintained , yet a bit of jungle :) which I like. Very relaxing place , a real forest, highly recommended to anyone visiting , close to all the amenities too