Visitor information

Play, run, walk or cycle your way round High Lodge, Thetford Forest

High Lodge is a safe space in nature for every generation to escape and be free. Providing opportunities for adventure and exploration with a range of exciting activities around every corner. 

With play areas dotted around the forest, beautiful walking trails winding through the trees and waymarked cycling trails for all.

Open all year, High Lodge is home to the Gruffalo, seasonal activities and events

Forest event
7 Sept, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 21 Dec, 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 8 Mar. 19 Apr
10am
Owl Field

Can But Tri's fun and friendly duathlons are perfect for those new to multi-sport events, but also great for the more experienced competitor wanting to test their fitness!

The fully...

Forest event
4th Oct, 18th Oct
Oak Lodge

The Licky Cow Gallery are hosting a range of willow workshops across 2025 from our beautiful indoor setting of oak lodge. 

Hare Sculpture Workshop -  4th Oct

Stag Willow Sculpture...

Forest event
19 October
Race start: 9.00am
Main Event Field

Raw Trails return to High Lodge for their bi-annual Half Marathon event. The route will take you through the depths of Thetford Forest on a variety of hard packed trails making it...

Forest event
Thursday 23 October - Saturday 1 November
Time slots vary by date

Your spookiest adventure under the stars awaits…

This October, a brand-new illuminated Halloween trail will transform High Lodge, Thetford Forest into a glowing, ghostly wonderland...

Food and drink

high lodge cafe

High Lodge cafe

Open 7 days a week, serving hot food and drink. 10% discount and monthly offers for High Lodge members

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at one of our beautiful barbecue stands, with food and good company!

Barbecues can be booked up to 1-2 months in advance. Included with your...

A popular activity in the heart of the High Lodge site which features 18 forest themed holes between the trees. 

The activity is bookable online (Crazy Golf In Suffolk | High Lodge...

Release your inner Robin Hood with the ultimate archery experience at High Lodge Thetford.

Lookout Archery provides a complete archery experience from beginners to competition...

Offering a range of courses, parties and bespoke bookings, Back to wilderness offers a great introduction to the world of bushcraft, survival and wilderness Living.

You’ll gain a...

Nearby forests

Santon Downham

Whether you are seeking a quiet stroll or wish to take in the natural beauty of the local area, Santon Downham is an idyllic part of Suffolk.

Much of the land here originally...

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...

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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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...

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