Explore woodland trails, play areas, and outdoor activities in this family-friendly forest park with free entry and on-site café.

Sence Valley Forest Park is a welcoming woodland destination managed by Forestry England, offering visitors a range of outdoor activities suitable for all ages and abilities. The park features easy access trails perfect for families with pushchairs, dedicated play areas for children, and scenic walking routes through natural forest habitats. Families can enjoy picnicking and barbecuing facilities, with The Little Bluebird Café providing refreshments on-site. The venue is dog-friendly, making it ideal for visitors wanting to bring their pets. As a free-entry attraction, it provides excellent value for families seeking outdoor recreation and woodland experiences. The park offers adventure activities and forest-based family fun, including activity sheets and educational opportunities. Whether visitors come for leisurely walks, active play, or peaceful nature time, Sence Valley Forest Park delivers accessible woodland enjoyment year-round.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Kieron McDonald (Kezaworld)

4 months ago

Good sized car park with toilets. There is also a very nice cafe with amazing expresso, best I have had in a while. Paths are well maintained with nice views.

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Farrah Alam

4 months ago

Great location. Beautiful scenic views. Lake and lovely walk. Picnic area toilette and car park available on site for a payment.

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Megan Williams

5 months ago

Lovely walk. I don’t think the parking charges are a problem personally. However my only grumble is the maps aren’t very clear and there are no dog poo bins! Only one which was overflowing.

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Lindsey Mahoney

8 months ago

Lovely place for a walk and had a fantastic coffee van! The toilets weren't great, and there don't seem to be any bins for dog waste, so you have to take it home with you. Beautiful views though and good paths, will definitely go again

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Joy Lynch

3 years ago

Really enjoyed our walk here today, plenty of parking, toilets and snack van at top car park nothing at lower. Plenty of well marked walking trails, you could easily traverse with a pushchair. Plenty of benches, a few of which are covered, which came in handy for us two oldies! Well signposted for areas accessible to bikes and horses. The perfect destination for a nice dog walk, we clicked up nearly five miles, but did go back over some ground.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026