Lynford Arboretum Lynford Thetford Norfolk
Lynford Arboretum at Lynford near Thetford is noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi, the arboretum is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet. If you are taking your dog – please note that there are limited dog ‘poo’ bins. The autumnal colour show is not to be missed and brings joy and tranquility to all. While enjoying the scenery is fantastic there are also:
Lynford Arboretum Walking Trails
Blue Walk
This walks takes you right through the magnificent ‘Sequoia Avenue’. Starting from the Lakes carpark, the Blue Walk passes through Sequoia Avenue, one of the special features of the area. This double rowed avenue of Sequoias was planted in the 1800s to honour the Duke of Wellington and at one time featured alternate red flowering chestnut trees.
Magnificent walking trails
Lynford Arboretum Easy Access Trail
This is a circular walk for everyone to enjoy. Lynford Arboretum’s Easy Access Trail has seating areas at regular intervals along its path so you can stop, enjoy the view and the peaceful forest. Along the way you’ll also see 5 information panels with fascinating forestry facts.
Lynford Arboretum Green Walk
A walk through beautiful parkland. Formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, this area still retains features which reflect its parkland origins. The man made lakes were part of the gardens landscaped for the hall. The Green Walk passes through Zig Zag Covert where the remains of an earlier hall can be seen. The Green Walk can be linked with the Blue Walk to lengthen the trail. Lynford Arboretum contains many unusual tree species from all around the world – well worth a visit!
Friends of Thetford Forest (FoTF) –
Friends of Thetford Forest (FoTF) is a voluntary organisation aiming to increase community involvement, understanding, and enjoyment of Thetford Forest. The friends of Thetford Forest website tells you about our work and how to join us as a member, or a corporate member. On the FoTF website It has pages about: Friends’ twenty-year partnership with Forestry England, Information about all our projects from 1995 to present day, Conservation work looking after habitats for wildlife in the Forest, Caring for Lynford Arboretum, Protecting and researching historic sites and archaeological features in the Forest, Improving access for everyone, Volunteering Opportunities, Awards for our volunteering efforts, News of special events for members, The archive of FoTF Newsletters from 2001 onwards, How we are continuing to campaign for legal protection to safeguard the Public Forest Estate for future generations to enjoy.
Magnificent Breckland Countryside
Dog agility courses, Picnic areas, and much much more to see.
Admission Entry and Parking
is FREE and opening hours are every day dawn to dusk..We look forward to seeing you soon. Covid 19 measures are now relaxing and we hope to see you soon
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