Access information for High Lodge

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This page offers helpful information help you plan a stress free visit to High Lodge.

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Essentials

Toilets

We have two accessible toilets. One is at the Information Point, the other is in the cafe.

The toilet at the Information Point has an 80cm wide door and is open 24 hours, the cafe toilet has a 70cm wide door and closes at 5pm.  You do not need a key to access either.

Changing places

We have a Changing Places facility on site. It is opened with a radar key, which is available from our Information Point. Please visit https://www.changing-places.org/find and search 'Thetford Forest' for more info on our facility, or please call 0300 067 4401 to speak to our team at High Lodge.

Needing help

Our friendly Visitor Services team and duty Rangers are first aid trained and can be found at the Information Point.

Arriving at the forest

We have four main car parks and two overflow car parks. The nearest to the Information Point are Badger and Adder. All our car parks are named and signposted as you drive through the site.

The closest bus stop is Spruce Drive, Green Rd, Brandon, an approximate 20 minute walk into High Lodge, Thetford Forest. Please note there is no designated footpath to the site. 

Car park

We have 12 accessible parking bays at High Lodge, six each in Badger and Adder car parks. They are situated close to the Information Point, paved and marked out with chevrons. 

We have ANPR parking machines, and parking is charged £3 per hour, up to a maximum of £15. You pay for your parking when you are ready to leave.

The Information Point and cafe

Access to the Information Point is on a level asphalt path from Badger and Adder car parks. Flat earthen paths from the Fox, Nightjar, and overflow car parks.  

Staff in the cafe can help with access if needed.  Music is sometimes played.

Getting out in the forest

You can hire mobility equipment to use at High Lodge. See our hire an all-terrain mobility scooter page for more information. Our Heritage Trail is a recommended trail, follow the pink signs from the Information Point. We also have a small number of wheelchairs, suitable for use on the paved paths and main green, available for hire.

Seating and shelter

Picnic benches are available at the cafe, and on the Heritage Trail. Please note the picnic benches next to our BBQs are for use by BBQ bookers only.  There are no sheltered seating areas apart from the cafe.

Trails and activities

Lots of our walking and cycling trails are comfortable for a range of abilities. See our things to do page for inspiration. 

Below are our favourite activities to try.

Trails and activities

Disc golf group at basket

Disc golf is a great way to spend time in the forest with friends and family.

Whether you’re looking to try something new or have played before, we’ve got everything you need to...

Go ape forest segway high lodge
Segway

Go Ape locations in our forests are now open. Pre-booking is essential. More information is available on the Go Ape website.

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have...

children shooting at archery

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...

Adventure golf hole 8 at High Lodge
Other family activities

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...