Thetford
(Suffolk)
Near BrandonWinner of Suffolk Tourism Awards – Best Tourism Experience 2011
The original and still the best. Set in the heart of Britain’s largest lowland pine forest, our first ever course is centred around 30 miles of bike and walking trails from which to explore 50,000 acres of forest. And the mother of all our courses features our longest crossing, some 26 metres from platform to platform.
With some exciting changes for 2012, including a NEW Tarzan Swing, back-to-back black crossings (don’t worry, they’re optional!) and an Alpine zip (that goes from tree to tree). Now that’s worth shouting from the tree tops.
Don’t forget the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our forest adventure with Go Ape! Forest Segway - an epic new experience with a down to earth twist.
And Thetford Forest is also home to our Tree Top Junior Adventure for the over 4′s.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Book Now' function for exact details of Thetford's opening hours.
Times will vary on daylight hours…some adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early birds!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open…
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).
Weekends in February and March
Plus we're open during February half term - that's 13th - 17th February.
31st March – 30th October daily.
Closed Tuesday (during term time).
Weekends only throughout November.
Course stats
Check out these crazy stats for Thetford!
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 140 metres
- Longest Crossing 26 metres
- Total Length 739 metres
- Number of Crossings 36
- Highest Point 12 metres
The Team at Thetford
The Address
Go Ape! Thetford
High Lodge Forest Centre
Santon Downham
Brandon
Suffolk, IP27 0AF
By car
From the A11 take the B1107 towards Brandon, and follow signs to High Lodge Forest Centre.
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route before setting off, and cross reference with a map.
Please note that the following site entry charges apply at Thetford Forest: £2 - £10.
By train
The nearest station is Thetford. For more information visit National Rail
By bus
Brecks Bus service operates Mon to Fri between High Lodge, Brandon and Thetford.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
Thetford Forest offers something for everyone.
Please note that the following site entry charges apply at Thetford Forest: £2 - £10.
There's miles of walking to be done, acres of trails to explore on a bike and then there's Go Ape! Forest Segway.
Get off the beaten track and explore the forest on a segway with Go Ape! Forest Segway.
Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Thetford Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Edward
22 February 2012
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21 February 2012 
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21 February 2012
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20 February 2012
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