About Queenswood Country Park
Queenswood is a fragment of a vast ancient wood that once stretched to the Welsh borders and beyond. Though it was clear-felled in the First World War, the regenerated woodland now teems with wildlife.
A collection of trees from around the world was begun at Queenswood in 1953. This Arboretum now covers 47 acres and is a beautiful ornamental woodland, particularly famed for its autumn colour.
The site offers a wonderful place to hold a meeting or event with the woodland backdrop providing a tranquil setting that can be explored by attendees in a lunch break or as part of the experience.
In the Arboretum, the surfaced paths provide easy walking year-round while the more adventurous may wish to explore the native woodland lying to the north and south of the central Arboretum.
The Jubilee Building
This light, airy building is an ideal space for use as a meeting room, for training days, or events. The building comprises of one main meeting room, a smaller side room, kitchen and toilet.
Located at Queenswood Country Park on Dinmore Hill, Herefordshire, the Jubilee Building has access to our beautiful arboretum. Additionally, on the A49, it is a great meeting location between Leominster and Hereford.
60 people standing; 20 seated in conference layout/ around tables; 30 seated in audience layout/ rows.
Total building 8.2m x 6.1m
The building is accessed via a sloped ramp which is suitable for wheelchairs and those with limited mobility. The toilet inside the building is accessible for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
The building hire includes use of 4 rectangular tables and 2 semi-circular tables, tables and 27 chairs; projector, screen and flipchart.
The kitchen is stocked with a kettle, microwave, fridge and sink. Cups and saucers, small plates, mugs, glasses and cutlery are all inclusive of the hire.
£50 minimum hire fee, £65 for full day.
Outdoor Spaces
Queenswood is regularly used by third parties as a filming location or venue for outdoor events such as sponsored walks or runs.
Hire fees may well apply, depending on the type of activity, and we require a full risk assessment and insurance policy from the hirer.
Catering
The Queenswood Café can provide catering for your event. Please contact the cafe direct on 01568 797880 or email coffee@queenswoodcafe.uk to discuss your catering needs.
Morning: Tea/coffee and biscuits £ 5.50 per head
Buffet lunch £15.50 per head; with tea/coffee £18.50 per head
Afternoon: Tea/coffee and a selection of cakes £8.50 per head
Prices exclude VAT. Dietary requirements catered for.
Parking
There is a large “Stay & Pay Before You Leave” car park at Queenswood, which has automatic number plate recognition in operation.
Charges apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
£2.00 for up to 1 hour.
1-2 hours: £3.00
2-3 hours: £4.00
3-10 hours: £5.00
All day: £12.00
Annual car parking permit: £50 July 2023 only; usual price £65. This offer is only available through the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop.
Coaches and minibuses which stay for longer than 15 minutes: £12.00 (please pay in the Visitor Centre). Let us know that you are coming in advance and we will drop the charge to £6.
Motorcycles park for free in the designated motorcycle bay; donations welcomed in the Visitor Centre.
Please pay before you leave at the ticket machines: in front of the Visitor Centre or in the woodland car park. Please see car park signage for further information.
Blue badge holders may park for free but must present their blue badge and provide their vehicle registration to staff in the Visitor Centre.
Visitor Centre opening times:
Outside of Herefordshire school holidays: M-F 10:30am-3:30pm. Weekends and bank holidays: 10am-4pm.
During Herefordshire school holidays: open daily from 10am to 4pm.
Pizza Oven & Barbeques
Our lovely traditional pizza cob oven, close to the woodland playground and visitor centre is available for hire to private parties. Available from 10am to 3pm at a cost of £35.00. Please book in advance by contacting the Visitor Centre on 01432 530088 or by emailing us at: info@queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org
Our three barbeques are available for private use only on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Booking
Please contact the Visitor Centre 01432 530088 email: info@queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org to check availability and make a booking. Terms and conditions apply.