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Go Ape - Thetford
High Lodge Forest Centre, Santon Downham, East Anglia, IP27 0AF
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Thetford Forest Club site - now with secure all year storage pitches.
The new 70 pitch storage compound at Thetford Forest Club site is secure, gated and CCTV is in operation. Staff are on site all year round, although please note between November & March, 48 hours' notice must be given for access.
A storage pitch costs £400 pro rata for 2020. Please call the site directly to book on 01842 878356.
Thetford Forest Club Site is set in luscious Forestry Commission woodland. Quiet and secluded, the caravan park offers pitching areas in open glades and tempting trails for exploring the natural charms of the surrounding area. Within the forest there is a memorial area and guided trail dedicated to the Desert Rats, who were based and trained here during the Second World War. On-site there is an abundance of wildlife, with deer often spotted in the early mornings. The site is wonderful for dogs, with great walks nearby.
Within a short distance from Thetford Forest Club Site you will discover the market town of Swaffham. Steeped in Georgian history, the town also has a fine Saturday market for some leisurely retail therapy. It is also known for being the birthplace of Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, and there is an extensive exhibition about him in the local history museum located above the town hall. Both King's Lynn and Norwich have other historical centres of note, and are within easy driving distance of the caravan park. Another excellent day excursion would be the beautiful Norfolk coastline with its many charming villages. High Lodge Forest Park is a great day out for kids and Lynford Hall and Arboretum offer some lovely walks. Plenty of pubs including The Swan in Hilborough, can be reached within a short car ride.
Please note: This site does not have a toilet block
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Experience the challenges, fun and adventure of driving a Land Rover off-road on an extensive and varied course. Drive the latest Land Rover models over rough terrain, steep inclines and deep rutted tracks. Try a 1 hour taster session or enjoy a 1/2 or full day adventure. Need help with towing, hitching or any other trailer skills? Take a look at the professional training courses. Call 01536 772238 for more infomation.
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Holkham Hall, Holkham Stories Experience & Walled Garden
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This magnificent stately home is surrounded by stunning scenery of rolling parkland, a national nature reserve and a beautiful beach. Featuring a Holkham Stories experience, woodland adventure play area, ropes course, cycle and boat hire, gift shop and café, as well as a host of family events. SatNav directions use postcode NR23 1RH.
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Jesus Lock, Jesus Green (City), Chesterton Road, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, CB4 3AN and CB5 8SX
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Award-winning Narrowboat and Eco Solar-Electric Catamaran boat trips on the River Cam in Cambridge. 45 minute Public Hop-On tours or Private Bespoke bookings, from one hour to a whole day. Full up-to-date details of routes, times and availability on www.camboats.co.uk.
Two for the price of one or 20% family discount - Pre-booking required.
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Directions
From the north: follow the A1065 (Swaffham - Brandon). About 2.25 miles past Hilborough turn R into the Forestry Commission road at the flag poles and WW2 tank. The site is on the right in 400 yards. From the south: turn left off the A11 (Newmarket - Norwich) at the roundabout on the Thetford bypass onto the A134 (signposted Swaffham). In about 6 miles turn right at the roundabout onto the A1065. In 2 miles turn left into Forestry Commission road as above. Please try to avoid route through Brandon.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- IP26 5BZ
- GPS:
- Lat 52.53954 / Lon 0.66748
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- TL810967
- OS map ref:
- 144
- Handbook map ref:
- L6
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Great site and wardens
Great site and wardens, always a favorite of ours.
Abbey loves running in the woods...
Great area to relax, explore and be close to the Desert Rats training ground, which my Granddad was in from 1939........
Great for a short break
We stayed here one night at the end of our tour of Norfolk, we had had a busy but enjoyable week and when we saw the weather forecast decided to stay an extra night so booked here. Lovely friendly welcome and we had a fab grass pitch surrounded by trees. We stayed on site and did a short circular walk then lazed around. The ground is quite sandy so if you are concerned about getting your outfit grubby I would suggest a hardstanding pitch (we were not worried). It is a bit in the middle of nowhere and off of a main road so would need to drive to get places. There was the consistent banging from the nearby farm (see previous reviews) which for us was no concern, however I think if you stayed here longer and "tuned" in to it then it might become irritating.
TLRidds
Reviewed on 23/10/2020 19:14
Great site, peaceful, wonderful location for walking and enjoying nature!
Stayed here for 2 nights last weekend. Nice friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere in terms of pitch selection. Good size pitches. Wonderful location with great access to the surrounding forest. Great for people who like walking, cycling, have kids and/or dogs!
Would love to see shower and toilet facilities here, otherwise the site is great!
We will be back for sure!
Relaxing long weekend
Stayed 2 nights over weekend 09/10. Quiet site in the forest, with direct walks from site for the dog. As others have said, the site is not signposted of the road, but you can't miss it due to the big tank! (unless you are me!!). There is a dog agility course at Lynford Arboretum which our labrador loved! We also visited High Lodge which our 3 year old daughter enjoyed doing the Gruffalo trail and playing the musical instruments in the forest!
The site was clean and wardens friendly and helpful.
Will definitely visit the site again in the future.
Quiet and friendly
We recently enjoyed a three night stay.
The site was well laid out, and well maintained.
Our pitch (hardstanding) was level, and close to a service point.
Other guests were friendly and sociable, and the wardens friendly and welcoming.
Covid restrictions were sensible, and appeared to be well adhered to.
Military enthusiasts will be well catered for in the area.
Unfortunately, our fridge decided to pack up, but it wasn’t hot enough for food to spoil.
There is a large retail park, only a 20 minute drive away.
Mundford, a 5 minute drive away has a nice fish & chip shop..
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01842 878356
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