Design a shelter for a Heritage Trail in Thetford Forest

The Forestry Commission has been offered a wonderful opportunity to bring the history of High Lodge alive for everyone, as it has been awarded a Round One Pass and Development Funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a project to make a new trail into the forest which will link and interpret its landscape history, wildlife and forest management.

Ten thousand years of landscape history lie beneath the trees at High Lodge, Thetford Forest's Centre. To most visitors, this is 'hidden history' because there is currently little or no information about it or where to look for the special archaeological features such as burial mounds or warren banks and warren lodge sites.

Up to 5 kilometers in length, the trail will make the forest more accessible for everyone (excluding horse-riders) as it will have an all-ability smooth surface and be suitable for families, less experienced cyclists and those with access limitations.

Benches and shelters will give 'rest places' and meet the needs of those with restricted health and mobility as well as being used for interpretation.

There will be opportunities to explore and research the history of the landscape, take part in archaeological surveys and investigations and contribute to interpretation and learn new heritage skills.

A Consultant is currently looking at how the project can help schools deliver learning and what opportunities they would like to have at High Lodge. If you would like to contribute ideas or views, please email highlodgefeedback@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

There is also an online survey seeking your views which can be accessed Here.