Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods

Shropshire & Staffordshire

A working woodland for nature, people and wildlife

Comer Woods, Quatford, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QL

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Parking is free for National Trust members. Please scan your membership card in the parking machine to receive your free ticket. Every time you scan your card, Dudmaston receives a member credit which helps us to look after this special place for everyone to enjoy.

Please note: There is a £6 all day parking charge for non-members at Comer Woods and a £5 all day car parking charge for non-members at Hampton Loade and Sawmill car parks.

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All day car park £6.00
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Car park
Countryside car parks in Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and the Sawmill are open every day, all year round except for Christmas Day. Charges apply. Parking is free for National Trust members.
Coffee shop
Takeaway food and drink are available from the Comer Woods Café. Outdoor seating is available, with some covered seating in Heath Barn.
Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome in Comer Woods. Look out for signage which indicates on and off lead areas.
Toilet
Toilets are available in Heath Meadow, close to the Café.
Designated Blue Badge parking. Powered Mobility Vehicle available to hire (subject to availability). Accessible toilet in Heath Meadow.
Accessibility Guide to Comer Woods - AccessAble
Accessibility Guide to the Café at Comer Woods - AccessAble
Accessible route and/or map
Explorer and Morfe trails are accessible by Powered Mobility Vehicle.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are available in Heath Meadow, close to the Café kiosk.
Induction loop
Available at the Café in Comer Woods.
Level access to food outlet
Level access to the Café at Comer Woods on the terrace.
Powered mobility vehicle available
An off-road mobility vehicle (Tramper) is available at Comer Woods. To pre-book email dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01746 780866, 24 hours before your visit. Include your name, number, date and time of your visit. The PMV can only be used on the Morfe and Explorer Trails and the user will be provided with the PMV route map.
Seating available
Seating available on the terrace and inside Heath Barn. Benches are located at various points around the trails.
Steps/uneven terrain
Uneven terrain on some trails through Comer Woods.
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By road
Comer Woods, Dudmaston is on the side of the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster near Quatford. Parking: Our countryside car parks in Comer Woods (WV15 6QJ), Hampton Loade (WV15 6HD) and the Sawmill (WV15 6QW) are open every day, all year round except for Christmas Day. For the Sawmill car park, take the lane opposite the main entrance for Dudmaston Hall, pass The Holt and the car park will be on your right. Parking is free for National Trust members. Please scan your membership card at the machine (parking charges apply for non-members).
On foot
Follow the footpath from the Sawmill car park into Comer Woods. Please note there is no safe pedestrian access from Dudmaston Hall.
By bus
The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate. There is no bus service on Sundays.
Comer Woods, Quatford, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QL
01746780866
dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 3 June 2026
Asset	Opening time
Comer Woods café	09:30 - 15:00
Comer Woods car park	08:00 - 20:00
Sawmill car park	08:00 - 20:00
Hampton Loade car park	08:00 - 20:00

Non member car parking
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
All day car park		£6.00

Planning your visit

Accessibility at Comer Woods

Enjoy more of Comer Woods and the Dudmaston Estate by pre-booking a Powered Mobility Vehicle. Find out what other access provisions are in place to help you plan your visit.

Bluebells and ferns blossom in the foreground as a couple, with one using a mobility aid to navigate the path.

A family-friendly day out at Comer Woods

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire. From bike rides to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.

Visiting Comer Woods with your dog

Comer Woods is a three pawprint rated place. Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You'll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cup of tea and a treat. There'll be clearly signed dog zones and dog friendly experiences.

Dog walking in the spring at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, Northumberland

Outdoor activities at Comer Woods

Get outdoors with the family and use the explorer trail to access woodlands and nature. Enjoy walks, cycling and running or let your little ones build a den in the woods.

Exploring the Woodland on the Trust10 10K Trail Run

Car park machines upgrade at Comer Woods

In Summer 2026, the car park payment machines at Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and Sawmill car parks were replaced, so visitors now have the ability to pay by card. ANPR cameras have been installed at Comer Woods car park. This means that this car park is monitored with image recording devices including ANPR cameras (automatic number plate recognition).

woman uses car park machine in countryside car park

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