Thames Chase Forest Centre
Forest Centre at Broadfields, Pike lane
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About Thames Chase Forest Centre
Explore woodland trails and exciting play areas at this accessible forest centre on Pike Lane, where families can enjoy outdoor adventures amid stunning natural surroundings with refreshments available.
What's nearby
- Thames Chase Trust next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Very sweet little area with some short walks. The cafe shuts early which is disappointing (also means the toilets shut early!) but the grounds stay open later. There were loads of leaflets and advertisements about lots of community events which all looked very cute and welcoming.
· via Google
Lovely open space here with a couple of children's play areas. Lovely cafe but be prepared to wait a while for hot food when it's busy. Nice shop too which sells arts and crafts plus toys etc
· via Google
We love it here. Ideal for lazy walks, taking in the fresh air. The cafe is good, although sometimes it's a bit of a wait for food. My littlen loves the playpark, which has recently been updated. Parking all day is only £2
· via Google
Good place for a wander / dog walk / bike ride. It's not particularly big, so explorable in a couple of hours or so. Paths are good for cycling, either taking your own or hiring there. There is lots of parking for only £1 for the day which is very reasonable. There is also a cafe in the visitors centre serving drinks and snacks, plus toilets, small play area and picnic benches.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Broadfields Farm Cottage, Thames Chase Forest, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,188 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Upminster