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About High Lodge Forest Centre - Thetford
Welcome to the High Lodge Forest Centre, the outdoor forest concert venue in Thetford Forest, operated as part of Forestry England’s High Lodge centre. With a capacity of up to around 15,000 per Forest Live show, this open-air, forest amphitheatre hosts a curated lineup of summer concerts in a unique woodland setting. Whether you’re planning a trip from nearby Thetford, Brandon, or further afield, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining.
Forest Live maps show a standard arena layout, including the stage, food stalls, toilets, medical facilities, accessible facilities, and the Glade VIP area. Scroll for practical tips on getting there, securing your seats, and making the most of your Forest Live experience.
Pro tip: pre-book parking to streamline your arrival. The venue operates a cashless/pay-by-plate system, with parking opening in the late afternoon for events. Nearest rail stations Brandon and Thetford offer shuttle options for Forest Live attendees, and buses or trains are common ways to reach the venue. For stays, The Bell Hotel, Lynford Hall, The Thomas Paine Hotel, and nearby Center Parcs Elveden Forest provide comfortable options. If you’re after official updates, follow the Forest Live channels and our trusted affiliate partners for hotel and restaurant bookings.
Secure your seats with confidence—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket options and helpful insider tips for a smooth Forest Live experience at High Lodge.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: ~15,000 per Forest Live show (daily capacity listed for the venue).
- Address/Location: High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon, IP27 0AF, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: Outdoor forest concert venue within Thetford Forest; part of Forestry England’s High Lodge centre; hosts live music and forest-related activities.
- Seating chart: Forest Live provides a standard arena layout map showing stage, food stalls, toilets, medical, accessible facilities and Glade VIP area (maps available on the Forest Live venue maps page).
- Parking: Pre-bookable parking; various prices (up to all-day), accessible spaces available; parking opens for events in the late afternoon; cashless/pay-by-plate system.
- Transit: Nearest rail stations are Brandon and Thetford area; shuttle options to the venue are available for Forest Live attendees; buses/trains are the typical modes of access.
- Nearby hotels/accommodation: The Bell Hotel (Thetford); Lynford Hall; The Thomas Paine Hotel; Center Parcs Elveden Forest nearby as accommodation options.
- Notable events hosted: Forest Live acts including Ed Sheeran (2012), Madness (2022); 2024 line-up included Bryan Adams, Sting, Paloma Faith, Tom Jones and Olly Murs; 2025 featured James; venue maps and history documented by Forest Live.