Visitor information
Opening hours
High Lodge, Thetford Forest and the Information Point are open:
- 9am-4pm 1 January to 13 February 2026
- 9am-5pm 14 February to 29 March 2026
- 9am-6pm 30 March to 6 September 2026
- 9am-5pm 7 September to 25 October 2026
- 9am-4pm 26 October 2026 to 13 February 2027
High Lodge Cafe is open 9.30am to 4pm Monday-Friday and from 9am on weekends and school holidays.
We are open every day except for Christmas Day. Please check our website and social media for any updates which may affect your visit before setting off.
How to find us
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Sat Nav Postcode:
IP27 0AFBy Car
Find us off the B1107 between Brandon and Thetford, just off the A11.
OS Grid Ref
52.4344514, 0.6632409
Parking and prices
Did you know it costs millions of pounds to manage the nation’s forests? Forestry England must raise enough money ourselves to continue growing and managing our forests now and for future generations. Your car parking fee supports us and the forests you love.
We operate a ticketless and cashless parking payment system that uses number plate recognition technology.
As you arrive, the system records your number plate. At the end of your visit pay at the pay station by entering your car registration. Your number plate will be recognised as you leave and the system will know you’ve paid the right amount for your visit. There are no additional charges for camper vans or motorhomes, and no discounted parking for Blue Badge holders.
Planning on staying all day? You can pre-pay your parking at the discounted rate of £14.50 and skip the pay station queues.
Visit often? Members park for free. Buy High Lodge membership now for £83 to simply park and go while supporting your favourite forest. Or choose to buy a Forestry England national membership for £8 a month (£96 a year, annual contract applies) and enjoy visiting forests all over the country. Membership covers the whole household.
Members: This site has barriered 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 and High Lodge members only.
Parking Charges
| Early bird exit before 11am | £5.00 |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £3.50 |
| Up to 2 hours | £6.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | £10.00 |
| Up to 4 hours | £13.00 |
| All day | £15.50 |
Coaches/Minibuses charges
Minibuses - £30.00 fixed fee
Coaches - £55.00 fixed fee
Additional information
Drop Off or Pick up fee - £3.50
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.
Please note we are a binless site, and we respectfully ask that you take your picnic rubbish home with you.
| Toilets | Open |
| Play area (s) | Open - check play area pages for updates |
| Cafe | Open |
| Walking Trails | Open |
| Cycling Trails | Open |
| Car Park | Open |
| Go Ape | Open |
| Ride Experience Cycle Hire | Open |
The toilets will be open from 9:30am, and will be closed for cleaning between 1:30pm to 2pm, during this time please use the Cafe toilets.
Pre-visit access information
Visit our access information page from the link below.
- Accessible toilet
- All-terrain mobility scooter hire
- Assistance dogs welcome
- BBQ
- Baby changing facilities
- Cafe
- Changing places
- Cycle hire
- Dogs allowed
- Easy access trail
- Inclusive play areas
- Information point
- Picnic area
- Play Area
- Ranger's Office
- Toilets
- Visitor Centre
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