Thetford Forest

This weekend there will be an opportunity for Stand up Paddle (SUP)boarding within St Helens Picnic Site, Thetford Forest, for booking please contact Bush Adventures UK directly. You can also bring your dog! for more information contact The Dog Backpacker.
Within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest there will be an opportunity to go on an Alpaca walk with Let's Go Alpacas from the Hedingham Alpacas. For booking please contact them directly.
... Please so everyone has a good weekend, Keep dogs under control and respect all forest users.
Obviously we are still on EXTREME fire danger, so in order to protect the forest, please follow these rules all year round but they are especially relevant now........... Do not drop cigarettes. Do not have any open flames, this includes disposable BBQs. Do not drop litter. Do not set camp fires. Always report a fire to the rescue services quickly giving an accurate location.
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14 Fire engines including a unit from RAF Lakenheath have been tackling a fire on fire route 4, Lakenheath to Brandon Road.
An area of woodland roughly 100m x 80m has been destroyed but the fire is now under control.
We would like to thank all the Fire and Rescue services from across the county and their American colleagues for their swift response.

It maybe in a different language but the message is the same and an important one...........
Harvesting sites have signage advising no access for your safety as well as our workers. Do not put them or yourself at risk.
Take notice of any prohibition signage, do NOT access harvesting sites even if you cant hear a machine running.

This weekend we have a **MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HORSE ENDURANCE RIDE** within Harling Woods, Thetford Forest Starting at Euston Estate Farms. Euston Park Endurance. This event will be attended by the Thetford Ranger.
On Saturday within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest, Let's Go Alpacas will be walking their Alpacas. For bookings please contact them directly. ... If you see them out in the forest, please keep dogs on leads until they have passed.
On Sunday Great Hockham Nsjmcc Mx will be active.
Within Shouldham Woods, Thetford Forest, Kings Lynn MTB will be offering coaching sessions, please contact them directly for information.
Please so everyone has a great weekend, keep dogs under control and respect all forest users as well as the forest.
Remember we will still be on EXTREME fire danger, so no disposable BBQ's allowed at any sites.
Photo Credit: David Saunders Photography https://www.saundersphotography.co.uk/
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**SHIFTING SANDS WILD DAY OUT** at Brandon Country Park Saturday 18th August 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Shifting sands aims to save some of Britains most threatened wildlife such as the Wormwood moonshiner beetle, its food plant Breckland Wormwood and the beautiful Forester moth.
... Come along for guided walks, talks, nature trails, face-painting and more.
FREE ENTRY, limited parking on site where charges apply.
For more information, visit their webpages...... https://naturebftb.co.uk/the-projects/shi fting-sands
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Clearly we are still on EXTREME fire danger and will continue to be for some time yet.
Last weekend people were still out using BBQs, 20 were removed from Lynford Water, Thetford Forest and many more from St Helens Picnic Site, Thetford Forest.
Please respect and keep the forest safe.

Two jobs going at Forestry locally!!
Business Development (first link) OR High lodge Manager (second link) 🤔🤔🤔🤔
... https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov. uk/csr/index.cgi…
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov. uk/csr/index.cgi…
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This weekend there with be a **major horse ride** within Kings Forest, Thetford Forest, organised by Endurance GB. This event will be attended by the Thetford Ranger.
Within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest Let's Go Alpacas will be taking their alpacas for a walk. For booking please contact them directly.
... On Saturday Kings Lynn MTB will be holding their regular coaching sessions within Shouldham Woods.
Please so every one has a great weekend, keep dogs under control and respect all forest users.
Photo Credit: TSMEndurance
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We continue to be on EXTREME fire danger going into the weekend.
Everyone should take care and remain vigilant.
Our colleagues from the Brandon Fire Station will be attending High Lodge, Thetford Forest to advise visitors on fire safety in the countryside.
... Have a great weekend and please keep the forest safe.
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Taking place this evening within Kings Forest, Thetford Forest

Already we have had 6 fires.
Despite all the warnings people still continued to light BBQs within the forest at the weekend. With the dry weather set to continue for some time.... please to protect the forest, follow some crucial rules to help prevent fires..........
... 1. Don't throw cigarettes out of car windows or drop them in the forest when you are driving or walking in the forest. Dispose of any cigarettes safely and ensure they have been properly stubbed out.
2. Open flames and BBQs including disposable BBQs are NOT permitted within the forest.
3. Avoid dropping glass of any kind on the forest floor; this can sometimes accidentally start a fire, or injure people or animals.
4. Never start a campfire in the forest as they can get out of hand very quickly.
Dry conditions greatly increase the risk of forest fires. Not only are fires a threat to human life, but also to animals, vegetation and trees.
If you see a forest fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire & Rescue Service.
Thank you Thetford Ranger
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This weekend............
On Friday eve within Kings Forest, Thetford Forest there will be a run organised by Positive Steps Events.
There will be a run within Harling Woods, Thetford Forest organised by East Harling Sports & Social Club.
... On Saturday within Shouldham Woods, Thetford Forest, Kings Lynn MTB will be holding their coaching sessions.
On sunday within Santon Downham Woods, Thetford Forest, Mildenhall Cycling Club will be active.
All weekend within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest. Let's Go Alpacas will be walking their Alpacas. For booking please conatct them directly. If you see the Alpacas out in the forest, please keep dogs on leads until they have passed you.
Please so everyone has a good weekend, keep dogs under control and respect all forest users.
Photo Credit Hedingham Alpacas
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By the weekend we are expecting to be on EXTREME Fire danger.
So please to protect the forest, follow some crucial rules to help prevent fires..........
1. Don't throw cigarettes out of car windows or drop them in the forest when you are driving or walking in the forest. Dispose of any cigarettes safely and ensure they have been properly stubbed out.
... 2. Open flames and BBQs including disposable BBQs are NOT permitted within the forest.
3. Avoid dropping glass of any kind on the forest floor; this can sometimes accidentally start a fire, or injure people or animals.
4. Never start a campfire in the forest as they can get out of hand very quickly.
Dry conditions greatly increase the risk of forest fires. Not only are fires a threat to human life, but also to animals, vegetation and trees.
If you see a forest fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire & Rescue Service.
Thank you Thetford Ranger
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This weekend there will be a **major endurance horse ride** within Kings Forest, Thetford Forest and Harling Woods, Thetford Forest. This event will be attended by the Thetford Ranger.
On Saturday within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest Let's Go Alpacas will be walking their Alpacas. For booking please contact them directly.
On sunday within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest Great Hockham Nsjmcc Mx will be active.
... Please so everyone has a great weekend, keep dogs under control and respect all forest users.
Photo Credit TSMEndurance
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**Happy news!! **
Found safe and well
Thetford Ranger

This weekend, it is the Desert Rats Open Day and Memorial Service at High Ash Picnic Site, Thetford Forest.
Within Gt Hockham Woods, Thetford Forest there will be Alpaca walks organised by Let's Go Alpacas. Contact them directly for booking.
There will be a horseride within Harling Woods, Thetford Forest organised by Anglian Distance Riders.
... Within Shouldham Woods, Thetford Forest there will be coaching skills organised by Kings Lynn MTB.
Please so everyone has a great weekend, keep dogs under control and respect all forest users. Thank you!
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If you are planning on visiting High Lodge, Thetford Forest between Wednesday 6th June - Wednesday 13th June.

**Gary Barlow Concert**
If you are coming to see Gary Barlow at High Lodge Thetford Forest on Friday night (08/06/18) his performance starts at 8:30pm (20:30hrs) so give yourself plenty of time to get in to the venues arena.
For all the times for all nights follow this link.
... https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd -7nplsx
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Would you be interested in working within Thetford Forest?
We are looking for two Apprentice Forest Craftspersons
The Forest Craftsperson Apprenticeship will deliver a combination of industry recognised formal training leading to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Forestry and the opportunity to consolidate learning and knowledge by working within a Forest District work team on a wide range of tasks. Apprentices will gain both practical experience and informal learning from a rang...e of experienced staff. The Apprenticeship will take 2 years to complete during which time you will be based within and work alongside, our local teams.
CLOSING DATE 17TH JUNE 2018!
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov. uk/csr/index.cgi…
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With the Forestry Commission Forest Live concerts starting on Thursday, there are a few things to remember for people who are attending the concert as well as local residents.
1. Please remember restrictions apply to daytime access to High Lodge, Thetford Forest concert venue. Refer to their Facebook page for more information.
... 2. There will be Travel disruptions on roads around the area, so please allow extra time for your travel.
3. If you are visiting the concerts please remember the prohibited Items that will NOT be allowed into the arena, such as No Umbrellas, No chairs which do not fold, No Glass, Cans, Pottery/China/Metal Cutlery and no more than 2 litres of alcohol per person ............ Please refer to your ticket for a full list of prohibited items.
4. If you are being dropped off for the concerts, please use the signposted Taxi/drop off point situated on the B1107 Brandon to Thetford, please use this after the concert for pick up aswell.
5. Mobile phone signal isnt great on site, so if you are arranging to meet someone agree a meet up point before you get to the venue.
6. There will be 2 entrance gates into the arena, the main entrance near the boxoffice and the other one is on the opposite site near Oak Lodge.
7. Remember your tickets!
Concerts are always busy occasions and the more you can work with us, the smoother your access to the concert will be.
Thank you!
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We had a fantastic time on route home from

Holiday. So much to do with great trails and parks for the children. The cafe was lovely and reasonably priced and toilets baby change facilities were clean. Parking was reasonable and value for money. We wished we could have stayed all day to explore more.

Thetford Forest is an amazing place to visit, plenty to do, if you love walking there are quite A few interesting (different lengths) of walks. If you like activities there are plenty of things for you to do (payment required) or if you want to sit and have a picnic and just relax you can do that too xxx plenty to do and see, for families or groups or on your own xxx

Only spent an hour and a half there on the bike, but that was the best hour and a half of my short break.

Gorgeous warm sunny weather, and the Beater Trail is perfect.

Loved the flowing lines, tight turns and small berms. Perfect, perfect single track.

I didn’t experience the cafe, but if it is as well set up as what I did experience, I’m sure it’s great.

Considering the 2 1/2 hr drive to come back with friends 👍🏻

Lovely woodland with the historic link to the 7th Armoured and it's history trail. Well worth a visit

It’s really great. For all ages and abilities. Lots to do great family day our xx

It was amazing my young boys loved it oh so did mummy and daddy

I love Thetford forest. There is so much to do for children and adults. Like go app bike rides for adults and children . There is a play ground for children. There are dog walks too. There was a cafe too. I would go in the summer time with my family and niece or in the spring time with my dog

Had an amazing night last night seeing Gary Barlow.. atmosphere was fantastic.. just wish you wouldn’t allow people to have children on their shoulders, spoils the view for everyone behind them..

Drop off and pick up arrangements were a lot better

Overall brilliant thank you

Great concert with the kids, well controlled, good atmosphere. Tried Newmarket Nights and would never go again with the kids, an absolute Pikey magnet. Now seen Elbow and Gary Barlow and hope to see more, well done Thetford!

Fantastic venue for an outside gig!! Saw Kasabian here, I’ve seen them many times at various venues, but this has to be one of the best!!

Facilities and staff were great, would really recommend if you get the opportunity to see an event here.

Beautiful scenery in an idyllic setting, will definitely be back for more🌳🌲🌳🌲🎤🎸🙌🏽💕

Fabulous day out with family such a well organised, safe and beautiful place. Highly recommended, need to be reasonably fit though.

Brilliant night for kasabian great outdoor area was very well organised getting in an out. Good choice of food outlets just need to double the size of alcohol tent to keep que down x

Always put on great safe live music, have been 5 times and always had a brilliant evening. Well done Thetford keep them coming. Gary Barlow was fantastic highlight of my year.

Absolutely stunning forest and a wonderful event at Forest Live seeing The Script and Tom Walker. The organisation of the event was spot on, many thanks to all the staff and police that kept things safe and organised 👍🏻

A fantastic evening spent watching Gary Barlow. The weather was kind in the forests beautiful setting. Very well organised with enough refreshment stalls and plenty of toilets.

My only complaint would be the parking arrangements but this did not ruin the amazing evening we had!

A fantastic day had by all, so much to do and something for all the family, regardless of age. We hired a bbq, which was ours for the day and very reasonable, it made it more special, as we had lunch and dinner there. Even purchasing a cheeky bottle of wine in the cafe!. Would definitely go again.

A beautiful forest, watched kasabian there and they were brilliant getting the crowd rocking from start to finish

The venue for the concert was fantastic however, the getting out of the car park at the end of the night was appalling.. Over an hour we did not move , it was very badly organised.. If you could improve that brilliant!!

Great setting for a summer gig, the only thing I’d like to have seen is the queues for the entrance clearly separated by barriers in lines so there’s no rush to the front when the gates open, some of us who were there early saw people pushing in, I know there was a number system for the the very early arrivals but we were just behind them & the ‘ lines’ all mingled into one big rush although generally most people waited patiently. Loved the atmosphere! Fantastic place & very organised coming out showing us where the taxis were .

We had a fantastic time on route home from

Holiday. So much to do with great trails and parks for the children. The cafe was lovely and reasonably priced and toilets baby change facilities were clean. Parking was reasonable and value for money. We wished we could have stayed all day to explore more.

Thetford Forest is an amazing place to visit, plenty to do, if you love walking there are quite A few interesting (different lengths) of walks. If you like activities there are plenty of things for you to do (payment required) or if you want to sit and have a picnic and just relax you can do that too xxx plenty to do and see, for families or groups or on your own xxx

Only spent an hour and a half there on the bike, but that was the best hour and a half of my short break.

Gorgeous warm sunny weather, and the Beater Trail is perfect.

Loved the flowing lines, tight turns and small berms. Perfect, perfect single track.

I didn’t experience the cafe, but if it is as well set up as what I did experience, I’m sure it’s great.

Considering the 2 1/2 hr drive to come back with friends 👍🏻

Lovely woodland with the historic link to the 7th Armoured and it's history trail. Well worth a visit

It’s really great. For all ages and abilities. Lots to do great family day our xx

It was amazing my young boys loved it oh so did mummy and daddy

I love Thetford forest. There is so much to do for children and adults. Like go app bike rides for adults and children . There is a play ground for children. There are dog walks too. There was a cafe too. I would go in the summer time with my family and niece or in the spring time with my dog

Had an amazing night last night seeing Gary Barlow.. atmosphere was fantastic.. just wish you wouldn’t allow people to have children on their shoulders, spoils the view for everyone behind them..

Drop off and pick up arrangements were a lot better

Overall brilliant thank you

Great concert with the kids, well controlled, good atmosphere. Tried Newmarket Nights and would never go again with the kids, an absolute Pikey magnet. Now seen Elbow and Gary Barlow and hope to see more, well done Thetford!

Fantastic venue for an outside gig!! Saw Kasabian here, I’ve seen them many times at various venues, but this has to be one of the best!!

Facilities and staff were great, would really recommend if you get the opportunity to see an event here.

Beautiful scenery in an idyllic setting, will definitely be back for more🌳🌲🌳🌲🎤🎸🙌🏽💕

Fabulous day out with family such a well organised, safe and beautiful place. Highly recommended, need to be reasonably fit though.

Brilliant night for kasabian great outdoor area was very well organised getting in an out. Good choice of food outlets just need to double the size of alcohol tent to keep que down x

Always put on great safe live music, have been 5 times and always had a brilliant evening. Well done Thetford keep them coming. Gary Barlow was fantastic highlight of my year.

Absolutely stunning forest and a wonderful event at Forest Live seeing The Script and Tom Walker. The organisation of the event was spot on, many thanks to all the staff and police that kept things safe and organised 👍🏻

A fantastic evening spent watching Gary Barlow. The weather was kind in the forests beautiful setting. Very well organised with enough refreshment stalls and plenty of toilets.

My only complaint would be the parking arrangements but this did not ruin the amazing evening we had!

A fantastic day had by all, so much to do and something for all the family, regardless of age. We hired a bbq, which was ours for the day and very reasonable, it made it more special, as we had lunch and dinner there. Even purchasing a cheeky bottle of wine in the cafe!. Would definitely go again.

A beautiful forest, watched kasabian there and they were brilliant getting the crowd rocking from start to finish

The venue for the concert was fantastic however, the getting out of the car park at the end of the night was appalling.. Over an hour we did not move , it was very badly organised.. If you could improve that brilliant!!

Great setting for a summer gig, the only thing I’d like to have seen is the queues for the entrance clearly separated by barriers in lines so there’s no rush to the front when the gates open, some of us who were there early saw people pushing in, I know there was a number system for the the very early arrivals but we were just behind them & the ‘ lines’ all mingled into one big rush although generally most people waited patiently. Loved the atmosphere! Fantastic place & very organised coming out showing us where the taxis were .

We had a fantastic time on route home from

Holiday. So much to do with great trails and parks for the children. The cafe was lovely and reasonably priced and toilets baby change facilities were clean. Parking was reasonable and value for money. We wished we could have stayed all day to explore more.

Thetford Forest is an amazing place to visit, plenty to do, if you love walking there are quite A few interesting (different lengths) of walks. If you like activities there are plenty of things for you to do (payment required) or if you want to sit and have a picnic and just relax you can do that too xxx plenty to do and see, for families or groups or on your own xxx

Only spent an hour and a half there on the bike, but that was the best hour and a half of my short break.

Gorgeous warm sunny weather, and the Beater Trail is perfect.

Loved the flowing lines, tight turns and small berms. Perfect, perfect single track.

I didn’t experience the cafe, but if it is as well set up as what I did experience, I’m sure it’s great.

Considering the 2 1/2 hr drive to come back with friends 👍🏻

Lovely woodland with the historic link to the 7th Armoured and it's history trail. Well worth a visit

It’s really great. For all ages and abilities. Lots to do great family day our xx

It was amazing my young boys loved it oh so did mummy and daddy

I love Thetford forest. There is so much to do for children and adults. Like go app bike rides for adults and children . There is a play ground for children. There are dog walks too. There was a cafe too. I would go in the summer time with my family and niece or in the spring time with my dog

Had an amazing night last night seeing Gary Barlow.. atmosphere was fantastic.. just wish you wouldn’t allow people to have children on their shoulders, spoils the view for everyone behind them..

Drop off and pick up arrangements were a lot better

Overall brilliant thank you

Great concert with the kids, well controlled, good atmosphere. Tried Newmarket Nights and would never go again with the kids, an absolute Pikey magnet. Now seen Elbow and Gary Barlow and hope to see more, well done Thetford!

Fantastic venue for an outside gig!! Saw Kasabian here, I’ve seen them many times at various venues, but this has to be one of the best!!

Facilities and staff were great, would really recommend if you get the opportunity to see an event here.

Beautiful scenery in an idyllic setting, will definitely be back for more🌳🌲🌳🌲🎤🎸🙌🏽💕

Fabulous day out with family such a well organised, safe and beautiful place. Highly recommended, need to be reasonably fit though.

Brilliant night for kasabian great outdoor area was very well organised getting in an out. Good choice of food outlets just need to double the size of alcohol tent to keep que down x

Always put on great safe live music, have been 5 times and always had a brilliant evening. Well done Thetford keep them coming. Gary Barlow was fantastic highlight of my year.

Absolutely stunning forest and a wonderful event at Forest Live seeing The Script and Tom Walker. The organisation of the event was spot on, many thanks to all the staff and police that kept things safe and organised 👍🏻

A fantastic evening spent watching Gary Barlow. The weather was kind in the forests beautiful setting. Very well organised with enough refreshment stalls and plenty of toilets.

My only complaint would be the parking arrangements but this did not ruin the amazing evening we had!

A fantastic day had by all, so much to do and something for all the family, regardless of age. We hired a bbq, which was ours for the day and very reasonable, it made it more special, as we had lunch and dinner there. Even purchasing a cheeky bottle of wine in the cafe!. Would definitely go again.

A beautiful forest, watched kasabian there and they were brilliant getting the crowd rocking from start to finish

The venue for the concert was fantastic however, the getting out of the car park at the end of the night was appalling.. Over an hour we did not move , it was very badly organised.. If you could improve that brilliant!!

Great setting for a summer gig, the only thing I’d like to have seen is the queues for the entrance clearly separated by barriers in lines so there’s no rush to the front when the gates open, some of us who were there early saw people pushing in, I know there was a number system for the the very early arrivals but we were just behind them & the ‘ lines’ all mingled into one big rush although generally most people waited patiently. Loved the atmosphere! Fantastic place & very organised coming out showing us where the taxis were .