Discover the wildlife amongstthe trees

Explore Bedgebury’s tree collection to find Gruffalo, his child and many of his friends amongst the firs, pines and spruce. Tread lightly; every step brings you closer to the wildlife that live here.

The sculptures are set amongst the trees that provide vital habitats for many creatures, both big and small. You can learn more about the real animals that live here using the map whilst you explore.

...in the 800 hectacre forest and pinetum. A healthy, fun place for all ages and abilities.

• Explore the National Pinetum, a collection of conifers from around the world

• Follow in the footsteps of historic plant hunters on the play trail

• Cycle in the forest on miles of off road trails, the family cycle trail or, for a more challenging ride, try the 13km singletrack

• Swing by Go Ape for a tree top adventure on free-fall Tarzan swings and high-speed zip wires

• Enjoy a walk at your own pace on accessible paths

• Pause for a snack, hot drink or full lunch at the Bedgebury cafe

• Try geocaching, orienteering or running

• Stretch your legs on a dog walk in the forest

• Bring your horse if you’re a member of TROT (tollrides.co.uk)

Join as a Friends member for daytime admission all year, access to other gardens and a range of discounts and offers. Visit bedgeburypinetum.org.uk or email membership@bedgeburypinetum.org.uk to find out more.

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For alternative formats, please get in touch: Call 0300 067 4000 or email info@forestryengland.uk

Bedgebury is open all year (except Christmas day) from 8am. Check our website or on-site notices for closing times.

Contact ust: 01580 879820 e: bedgebury@forestryengland.ukBedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

Cafe t: 01580 879397 bedgeburycafe.co.uk

Bike hire & shopt: 01580 879694 quenchuk.co.uk

Go Ape t: 08456 439 215 goape.co.uk

Bedgebury Forest Cycle Club boarsonbikes.co.uk

bedgeburypinetum@bedgeburyPforestryengland

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Branch out...Follow the forest codePlease respect and protect the wildlife living in the pinetum by treading carefully, not climbing on the sculptures or trees, and taking any litter home.

This map shows the position of the sculptures. All except two take you away from paths, so you’ll need to be adventurous.

The Gruffalo and his friends are hiding off hard paths and do not have waymarkers. There are some steep and grassy slopes along the way.

Conditions can be slippery underfoot, so please take care and make sure you are wearing appropriate footwear. Most of the sculptures are accessible with buggies in dry weather.

Take your timeThere’s no need to rush – depending on the age of your young explorers you can take several visits to find the Gruffalo and all of his friends. You can always come back, become a member of the Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum to enjoy the pinetum and forest all year round.*

Or set yourself a mega challenge to find them all in one day, good luck, it can be done! The shortest route is 3.5km, it will take several hours at a leisurely pace.

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* With a Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum membership you can enjoy unlimited admission during normal opening hours. Or you may want to take advantage of our early bird off-peak offer: £3 admission provided you exit by 11am.

We’re in the pinetum!Can you find us?

Tick the boxes as you find the characters.

Share your photos with us on:

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Explorer’s Guide

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