Delamere Forest

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Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s biggest woodland!

Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure. Whether a leisurely wander through the trees, scaling the heights at Go Ape or enjoying a family bike ride, Delamere Forest is bursting with opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

Explore the stunning landscape on a choice of three walking trails or two cycling trails. If you’re stuck for wheels why not visit the brand new Tracs cycle centre who’ll happily fix you up with a hire bike, they’ve got something to suit everybody. Be sure to visit the new eco-friendly visitor centre which is also home to the Delamere Forest Café – for all the post-fun refreshments you’ll need. .

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Guide Prices

Parking: pay and display, prices vary depending on carpark
Alternatively, you can purchase a Discovery Pass for just £40 per year. This entitles you to free parking at Delamere Forest and a whole range of other benefits. Follow the link to find out more https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-7W5KHS

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

All year, 2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	08:00	- 19:00*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Directions

Road Directions

Situated approximately 10 miles from the outskirts of Chester and close to the M56. The forest park is well sign -posted from the A54, A556 and B5152.

Public Transport Directions

Free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike

By Rail- train to Delamere Station which is located on the outskirts of the forest, 10-minute walk to visitor centre, plus enjoy the forest with no parking charge

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832 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

cher24
england
Trip Type:
Couples
Love Delamere forest.
Sunday, 20th December 2020
We were camping at Delamere and went for a walk in the forest. I love it here...the views are great. There is a go ape which is great fun. The cafe is also really nice. Being surrounded by nature is... Read full review
Beth1923
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Expensive hot chocolates
Thursday, 24th December 2020
Grab and go Cafe is very expensive for what you get! £11 for 3 hot chocolates! Also rather disorganised, no real queue, then once order placed you have to wait and listen for your order to call... Read full review
Claracleaner
Chaotic!
Monday, 28th December 2020
The forest itself is great. However all the car parks were closed today due to ‘adverse weather conditions’! The snow had been forecast and it is a bank holiday so surely the car parks should have... Read full review