Guisborough Forest and Walkway
Guisborough Forest and Walkway is a garden, park & outdoor in Teesside, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Redcar and Cleveland Council: free entry (some events charged). Play area, pond dipping, picnic areas, trim trail, orienteering, chainsaw-carving Sculpture Trail, walking and cycle trails. The visitor centre was closed for renovation from November 2025 (reopening estimated April 2026), with temporary toilets. TS14 8HD. |
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| Opening times | Forest open daily; visitor centre 9am-4pm when open. |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings; dry days for the trails. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages All ages. |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Parking | Pay-and-display car park on site. |
| Food | Café Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Forest park with a play area, pond dipping, chainsaw-sculpture trail and cycle routes on an old railway line. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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