|
|  |  | If you go down to the woods today you’ll be in for a big surprise … !
Thetford Forest is Britain’s largest lowland pine forest and makes a great day out for all the family. You’ll be amazed at just how much there is to do – or of course you can opt to do nothing and simply enjoy a lazy picnic in one of the most beautiful and tranquil settings in England.
|
| | |
| |  | If you want to be active there’s plenty to choose from at High Lodge Forest Centre. You could follow miles of waymarked walking trails through the forest and keep an eye out for the wildlife, hire a bike and do some cycling (including our infamous ‘black route’ for the more experienced), try out the squirrel’s maze (one of the largest in Europe), visit the adventure playground for younger children or if you’re really feeling brave, try your hand on the high ropes course … not for the faint-hearted!
And don’t forget to visit the Giant Play Sculpture trail – aimed at children but great for everyone to see. And there’s always a full programme of events, from guided walks to activity days, arts and crafts, wildlife workshops, themed meals and outdoor concerts with names like Jools Holland, Bryan Ferry and the Sugarbabes!
When you’re feeling tired and hungry, call in at High Lodge Forest Centre for home-made refreshments, a small gift shop and toilets.
For information on bike hire call Bike Art on 01842 810 090 or click here.
For information on the high ropes course call Go Ape - 0870 444 5562 or click here.
For information on High Lodge Forest Centre and events and activities call 01842 810271
|
| | |
| |  | Enter the forest drive from the B1107 Thetford to Brandon Road. Travelling towards Brandon, the entrance can be found on the left, approximately ½ mile before Brandon. Follow the forest road for about 1½ miles and you will come across the car parking area. A forest toll applies.
|
| | |
| Opening Times and Season Tickets |
| |  | The Forest Drive is open all year, the gates being unlocked for 9am and closing at 4.00pm during autumn/winter and 7.00pm spring/summer. A small toll is levied at the entrance.
|
| | |
| |  | Thetford Forest is great for outdoor recreation but it’s also a huge working forest, managed by the Forestry Commission, and an important timber supplier for a wide range of everyday wood products.
The patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves also provides a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life including red squirrels, deer, pheasants, woodlarks and nightjars. Nature conservation is another important part of the Forestry Commission’s work.
To find out more, visit the Forestry Commission’s website or call 01842 815434 or 01842 810271.
|
| | |
|
