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Thetford Forest Park


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.1/5)

About Thetford Forest Park

Thetford Forest is a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life. Many of our visitors are attracted by the peace and tranquility of Thetford Forest as well as the wide range of recreation facilities. High Lodge is the venue where children can explore trails, use the play furniture and have fun on the large grass area. Refreshments are also available in our oak framed building. There is something for everyone somewhere in the forest and the quieter sites provide a haven for wildlife - why not take a walk at Lynford in our Arboretum or around the lake?

How to get there:

Thetford and Brandon are the nearest towns or villages.

Thetford Forest Park is located on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of Breckland in East Anglia.

Major roads leading to Thetford Forest Park are the M11 from London, the A11 from Norwich or Newmarket and the A14 from Cambridge or Ipswich.

Ordnance Survey Explorer 229 - Thetford Forest in the Brecks.

OS Grid Reference: TL813879
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Rishbeth Wood
Lynford Stag
Mayday
Shouldham Warren
The Kings Forest
St Helens
West Stow
Cranberry Rough
Santon Downham
Great Hockham
High Ash
Two Mile Bottom
Thorpe Woodlands
Lynford Arboretum and Lakes
High Lodge Forest Centre
High Lodge Forest Centre Christmas Tree Sales

What's on in Thetford Forest Park

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MATURE SCOTS PINES - PINUS SYLVESTRIS THETFORD FD

Facilities:

InformationParkingEasy AccessToiletsRefreshmentsParking ChargeVisitor CentreForest ShopOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCampingPicnicWildlife ActivitiesHorse RidingPlay AreaOther ActivitiesArboretumCyclingHeritageBarbecue
horse riding

A policy of Open Access exists in Thetford Forest for horse riders, as a consequence there are very few waymarked trails. Ordnance Survey map Explorer 229 shows the area owned by the Forestry Commission and open to the public for horse riding. We recommend that the areas north of the railway line are the most suitable as this is away from the the main concentation of visitors using High Lodge and the cycle trails. All forest users must heed notices in the forest especially those referring to 'Forest Operations'. For CARRIAGE DRIVERS we recommend parking and deboxing along the Lime Tree Avenue or at the Forest Offices, both at Santon Downham.

Contact:

Reception

01842 816010
e-mail: enquiries.eanglia@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
25/Jan/2010
a really great place enjoyed taking my niece for a concert
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
20/Jan/2010
Love Thetford Forest it is awesome! Been going there ever since a child and still go now. Although best thing to do is take a packed lunch or picnic, the cafe is far too expensive.
Name: Anonymous (4 Stars)
7/Jan/2010
Brilliant place to bring my 4 year old Daughter.She loves the play area and sculpture trail. However,the cafe doesn't provide much choice of childrens meals or suitable drinks.Also the restricive times that certain food is available is really annoying.
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