Thetford Forest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
park in Norfolk, United Kingdom
About Thetford Forest
A man-made forest of 47,000 acres (19,000 hectares) and an area of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Created after the First World War when the UK was in need of timber, today the area is managed byThe Forestry Commission. Although the creation of the forest destroyed the existing environment, that existing environment was also man made through flint extraction works (e.g.Grime's Gravesa Neolithic flint mining complex). When first planted, the Scots pine was the main species grown. However gradually the Corsican pine has been planted instead due to its increased resistance to fungal attack and insect pests. A variety of other species have been planted but have been less commercially successful. Hardwood trees are used in belts beside roads in part to act as fire breaks; these include oak
Top Attractions in Thetford Forest
Explore the best things to see and do in Thetford Forest:
- ★Bike Art
- ★Desert Rats Walk
- ★Go Ape
- ★Great Hockham
- ★Grime's Graves
- ★High Ash
- ★High Lodge
- ★King's Forest
Where to Eat in Thetford Forest
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asghar
- 🍴Peach Bower
- 🍴The Café, The Pantry & The Ice Cream Parlour
Where to Stay in Thetford Forest
- 🏨Brandon House Hotel
- 🏨CenterParcs Holiday Village
- 🏨The Crown Hotel
- 🏨The Dower House
- 🏨The Great Eastern Hotel
- 🏨Thetford Forest Campsite (Puddledock Farm)
Thetford Forest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: