Forests & woodlands · East of England
Thetford Heath
In or near Barnham.
Thetford Heath is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Thetford Heath is woodland in Suffolk, East of England. The site is part of the THETFORD HEATH National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area IP24.
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Official information
Thetford Heath is a National Nature Reserve showcasing the remnants of the Breckland heath landscape. Visitors can observe various bird species and rare plants, as well as unique geological features formed during the Ice Age. The site is not accessible during summer months but can be viewed from a nearby public footpath.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thetford Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: THETFORD HEATH
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thetford Heath is a forest located in Barnham, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under three categories: Thetford Heaths SSSI, Breckland Forest SSSI, and Breckland Farmland SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3882, 0.7110
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barnham
- Postcode
- IP24 2PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Phone
- 01603 625540
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 4.2 km
- Opening
- Dawn till dusk between November - February; closed March – October
- Official site
- www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w101984593 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thetford Heath?
- Thetford Heath is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2PH), in the parish of Barnham.
- What is Thetford Heath?
- Thetford Heath is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thetford Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2PH.
- Is Thetford Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Thetford Heath is part of the Thetford Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thetford Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Thetford Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thetford Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2PH.