Great Hockham

Visitor information

Beautiful woodland site within Thetford Forest

Great Hockham, located to the east of the village of the same name, is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure in a beautiful woodland setting.

A visit to Great Hockham will treat you with views of the unique landscape. See if you can spot the distinctive features, known as pingos, that were formed during the last Ice Age.

Come for a walk amongst the trees on our waymarked trail or treat your four-legged friend to a forest visit. 

Recreational events

Throughout the year, Great Hockham hosts various recreational events. Please take note of any marshals or safety signage in place during your visit.

Bin-free at Great Hockham

Hockham woods has now gone bin free. Please tidy up after yourself and take all litter away with you. To reduce waste and prevent forest fires, please do not bring any barbeques into the forest.

At a glance 

  • Walking trail
  • Horse riding
  • Dogs welcome 

Things to do

The Great Hockham walking trail provides a pleasant amble through mature pine plantations and mature stands of oak.

The Peddars Way, an old Roman road connecting the North Norfolk...

We have an Open Access policy for horse riders at Great Hockham.

There are no designated horse riding trails but see OS explorer map 229 to orientate yourself.

The forest is also...

Nearby forests

Sunrise in a conifer forest

A patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves provide the ideal setting for a great day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life.

18,730 hectares to

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Thetford Forest at sunset

Located within the Thetford Forest district, Harling Woods - also known as Thorpe Forest - offers great opportunities to get outdoors and escape to nature.

With open access to a...

Sun bathing

The magnificent beeches lining the A134 at this site provide the setting for one of the most attractive picnic spots within the forest.

The splendour of the beech canopy affords...

Snowdrops in the forest

St Helen's Picnic site is located next to the river and is a great base from which to explore.

The Little Ouse Valley between Brandon and Thetford has been designated a Forest...

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