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Parks and nature reserves in Mildenhall
High Lodge, Thetford Forest is the one place for parks and nature reserves in Mildenhall that we've checked. 1 does birthday parties, if that's what brought you here. If none of these suit, there's more parks and nature reserves in 10 nearby towns further down the page.
Questions parents ask
- Can I get a buggy or pushchair around High Lodge?
- We haven't confirmed whether buggies are practical on the trails at High Lodge. We'd recommend contacting the site directly to discuss your specific needs, as terrain varies across the woodland and cycling trails.
- Is there food available, or should we bring a picnic?
- High Lodge Cafe is open daily and serves hot snacks and light meals. There's also a picnic area on site, though the site is binless so you'll need to take your rubbish home with you.
- How long should we allow for a visit?
- This depends on what you'd like to do — there are play areas, walking trails, cycling trails, and activities like Go Ape and archery. A half-day visit allows time for a trail and the play area, but you could easily spend a full day exploring everything on offer.
- Will a rainy day ruin our visit?
- Much of High Lodge is outdoors in woodland, so heavy rain would affect play areas and trails. The Cafe provides shelter, and there's an indoor space available, but bad weather would limit the main activities.
- Is the car park close to where we need to be, or is it a long walk?
- High Lodge has 12 accessible parking spaces and a car park on site. For detailed information about the layout and walking distances to facilities, we'd recommend checking the access information page on the Forestry England website.
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