Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Open every day except Christmas Day. 

Please note that last entry is at 6pm.

 

Weekdays

Monday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 5pm
Cafe 10am - 4pm
Information point 10am - 7pm
Tuesday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 5pm
Cafe 10am - 4pm
Information point 10am - 7pm
Wednesday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 5pm
Cafe 10am - 4pm
Information point 10am - 7pm
Thursday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 5pm
Cafe 10am - 4pm
Information point 10am - 7pm
Friday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 5pm
Cafe 10am - 4pm
Information point 10am - 7pm

Weekends

Saturday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 6pm
Cafe 9am - 5pm
Information point 9am - 7pm
Sunday
Opening hours 9am - 7pm
Bike Art 9am - 6pm
Cafe 9am - 5pm
Information point 9am - 7pm

How to find us

How to find us
Thetford Forest, Brandon
Sat Nav Postcode: IP27 0AF
By Car

Find us off the B1107 between Brandon and Thetford, just off the A11.

OS Grid Ref
TL 807 864
Get directions

52.4344514, 0.6632409

Parking and prices

Day visitors to High Lodge can pre-pay a discounted rate online (full day visit only). Pre-payment must be made at least 24hrs before your visit and can be made up to seven days in advance. Tickets are limited and available on a first to book basis.

Pre-pay for parking

Card payments only for car parking, membership and activity packs/maps on site. 

Parking Charges

The money you pay for parking helps us to look after the forests. Read how
Early bird exit before 11am £4.00
Up to 1 hour £3.00
Up to 2 hours £6.00
Up to 3 hours £9.00
Up to 4 hours £12.00
All day £15.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Minibuses - £26.00 fixed fee

Coaches - £48.00 fixed fee

Additional information

Regular visitors can save money by becoming a Member - Find out more about our membership offer

 

Drop Off or Pick up fee - £3

Number of accessible parking spaces: 12
Card payments accepted
Coaches/Minibuses welcomed
Pay on foot system

Facilities and access

We no longer take cash at High Lodge. Please see below for details of our facilities.

On site BBQ hire is available but you cannot bring a BBQ on to site.  

ToiletsOpen
Play area (s)Open - check play area pages for updates
CafeOpen
Walking TrailsOpen
Cycling TrailsOpen
Car ParkOpen
Go ApeOpen
Bike Art cycle hire 

Open

Orienteering Open

The toilets will be closed for cleaning between 1:30pm to 2pm, during this time please use the Cafe toilets.

 

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

 

View Accessibility Guide
Accessible toilet
Assistant dogs welcome
BBQ
Baby changing facilities
Bird hide
Cafe
Cycle hire
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail
Information point
Picnic area
Play Area
Ranger's Office
Toilets
Tramper/Mobility Scooter hire
Visitor Centre
Wildlife hide

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4401
E-Mail Address
highlodge.feedback@forestryengland.uk
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/highlodgethetford/

Activities at High Lodge

BBQ Alice Holt Family
Barbecues and picnics at High Lodge
Adventure golf hole 8 at High Lodge
Adventure Golf at High Lodge
children shooting at archery
Archery at High Lodge
Back to Wilderness at High Lodge
Back to Wilderness at High Lodge
group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Breeze into the Forest at High Lodge
Large slide and childrens play area in the woods
Children's play area at High Lodge
cyclists rides lime burner trail
Cycling and mountain biking trails at High Lodge
couple play disc golf at high lodge
Disc Golf at High Lodge
Guided Trail Running Group High Lodge
Fitness and wellbeing activities at High Lodge
Sunlight shining through woodland scenery
Forest bathing and sound therapy at High Lodge
Forest Holidays cabin in the forest on a sunny day
Forest Holidays at Thorpe Forest, Harling Woods
Group doing yoga among the trees in the forest
Forest yoga at High Lodge
person climbing on ropes activity in forest
Go Ape Challenge Plus
Go ape forest segway high lodge
Go Ape Forest Segway at High Lodge
Child flying through the woods on a zip wire
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at High Lodge
A child on the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at Moors Valley
Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at High Lodge
Go ape tree top adventure high lodge
Go Ape Tree Top Challenge at High Lodge
Gruffalo orienteering activity pack on the grass
Gruffalo Orienteering at High Lodge
Gruffalo at Bedgebury Pinetum in autumn
Gruffalo Sculpture at High Lodge
Trail runners in the forest
Guided trail runs at High Lodge
Group of three people walking past a tree
Orienteering at High Lodge
Forest Runner start at High Lodge
Running and cycling events at High Lodge
Running on forest trail
Running trails at High Lodge
Child jumping on trampoline
Thurston Leisure at High Lodge
walkers enjoying a walk through nature in autumn
Walking trails at High Lodge
Child adding stickers to a Zog pack
Zog activity trail at High Lodge

Nearby forests

Santon Downham

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 belonged to the Santon Downham estate, which was at one time owned by Charles Sloane (later Lord Cadogan).

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Snowdrops in the forest

St Helen's Picnic Site

The Little Ouse Valley between Brandon and Thetford has been designated a Forest Nature Reserve by Forestry England in recognition of its importance to wildlife.

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Sunrise in a conifer forest

Thetford 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 explore

The forest covers a huge area with many different places to visit, offering a range attractions from the exciting outdoor play facilities at High Lodge to the history and heritage of Mildenhall Warren and Lynford Arboretum and the peace and tranquility of the walks around Santon Downham.

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Sun bathing

Two Mile Bottom

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 an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

An open area next to the car park gives opportunities for those wishing to picnic or play during their stay. Here, heather and grasses add a splash of colour and interest for insects such as butterflies and bees, reminiscent of the former Breckland heaths.

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