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Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Stirlingshire, Scotland

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Stirlingshire, Scotland. 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.

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PriceFree entry
Forestry and Land Scotland: free entry; charge parking at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre (café there); free parking listed at Loch Ard and Braeval. Go Ape Aberfoyle is here.
Best time to goDry days; start at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre near Aberfoyle.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingCharge parking at The Lodge; other car parks listed without a charge. (Charge at The Lodge)
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsForest trails, waterfalls and Go Ape near Aberfoyle.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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