Parking charges are to increase at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum from Monday.

A spokesperson for Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum said:

Due to the rising costs of materials and equipment needed to maintain the site, please be advised that our car parking charges at Queenswood will increase on Monday 7th November to the following.

£1.70 (20p increase) for 1 hour. 

£2.50 (50p increase) for 1-2 hours. 

£4 (50p increase) for 2-3 hours. 

£4.50 (50p increase) for 3-10 hours. 

£65 (£5 increase) for an annual parking permit.

A charge for coaches is also included on the new car park signage. 

Motorbikes remain free. 

And if you are a blue badge holder, please present your blue badge to staff in the Visitor Centre between 10:30am and 3:30pm to receive an exemption on the day of your visit. 

Thank you.