Lynford Arboretum and Lakes

Formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, this area still retains features which reflect its "parkland" origins. The present hall, built in 1858, has a chequered history. It has served as a military hospital, forester training school ( 1947 - 1957 ) and is currently a hotel and conference centre. In the late 1940's, trainee foresters started planting trees which formed the basis of the Arboretum, there are now over 200 tree species, with future plans to increase the collection. ................................................LYNFORD ARBORETUM GROUP is a group of volunteers drawn from Friends of Thetford Forest Park who work with the Forestry Commission on the care of the Arboretum. As a result of this collaboration the Arboretum is looking loved and cared for. Trees and shrubs are being pruned, paths are kept clear and tidy and new planting is taking place. Earlier this year a group of Wych Hazels were planted that we are all looking forward to seeing in flower in the early spring. Managment of the Arboretum has resulted in new areas being available for planting and consultation is taking place with Bedgebury Pinetum to obtain suitable species for Lynford................... Link onto the Friends web site (to the right of this page) for more information about the work of the group and how to join them..................................................... Footpaths within the Arboretum are suitable for wheelchair users. Sorry, but dogs and barbeques are not permitted.................................................

Lynford Arboretum looks very attractive in its early summer foliage, the new Green Man craving is looking out at us the new log seats arewaiting to be sat on and the Bluebells are beautiful (7th May 2009).