Visitor information
Opening hours
Santon Downham is open from dawn to dusk.
How to find us
Santon Downham is located approximately two miles east of Brandon.
Sat Nav Postcode:
IP27 0WBBy Car
From Brandon take the B1107 towards Thetford. On the outskirts of Brandon, fork left signposted Santon Downham and Forest District Offices. Follow this road through the village until you reach the church. Turn left and park in the Forest District Offices car park.
OS Grid Ref
52.457087, 0.66985672
Parking and prices
Parking charges apply at Santon Downham.
The car park is ticketless and cashless.
You can pay using the RingGo app - the location number for Santon Downham is 31097. No signal? You can pay within 48 hours of your visit.
The money you pay for parking helps us to look after the forest. Read how.
Visit often? Free parking for Forestry England national members. Buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting this site and forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barrierless ANPR. You do not need to display your membership car disc here, your number plate will be recognised. Please visit Manage My Membership if you need to update your vehicle registrations. Only one vehicle is permitted per visit.
Free parking for Forestry England national members only. No other membership type applies.
Parking Charges
| Parking charges for cars | |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.20 |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.70 |
| Up to 4 hours | £2.80 |
| Up to 5 hours | £3.20 |
| 6-12 hours | £6.00 |
| Parking charges for coaches | |
|---|---|
| All day | £25.00 |
| Parking charges for minibuses | |
|---|---|
| All day | £12.00 |
Additional information
Regular visitors can save money by becoming a National Member - find out more
Disabled parking is available and is payable (or free for Forestry England national members).
Facilities and access
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Dogs allowed
Contact details
