Forest Live - High Lodge Thetford Forest

Forest Live - High Lodge Thetford Forest 2026

On 21 June 2026, High Lodge in Suffolk’s Thetford Forest hosts Forest Live, a one-day outdoor music festival set in a scenic forest clearing. Celebrate midsummer with live music surrounded by towering pine trees and open skies in Breckland, Suffolk.

Music

Enjoy top artists across rock, pop, folk, and soul. Forest Live features both big names and emerging talent, presented with professional sound and lighting in a unique outdoor forest setting.

Food & Drink

Refuel at a festival village offering wood-fired pizza, gourmet tacos, craft burgers, local beers, soft drinks, coffee, and sweet treats from dessert stalls and ice cream carts.

Atmosphere

The friendly, laid-back vibe welcomes all ages. Picnic on the grass, relax by the lake, or explore forest trails between sets. Facilities include clean toilets and a covered pavilion for comfort and shelter.

Community & Conservation

Managed by Forestry England, Forest Live supports forest conservation. Ticket sales help plant trees and protect wildlife, making the event a celebration of music and nature with a purpose.

For drivers: High Lodge is reached via the B1107 between Brandon and Thetford. The route is well signposted (look for brown Thetford Forest signs). If using a satnav, enter IP27 0AF. On-site parking is available (advance booking often required; fees apply, though Forestry England members may get free parking). Parking areas open a few hours before the event, so arriving earlier avoids any last-minute rush.

By public transport: the closest stations are Brandon and Thetford, each about a 10–15 minute taxi ride from High Lodge. Both have regular train services (Greater Anglia/East Midlands Railway lines to Cambridge, Norwich and London). From either station, a quick taxi or rideshare can bring you to the venue. On concert days, check for a shuttle bus from Thetford town centre (near the train station) or Brandon – Forest Live sometimes provides coach shuttles. Some local buses (for example, Coach Services 80/86) link Thetford, Brandon and Mildenhall; check schedules, as these run infrequently.

For long-distance travel: Norwich International Airport is the nearest (about 35–40 miles away). From Norwich you can rent a car or take trains via Cambridge/Ely to Brandon or Thetford. London Stansted Airport (about 90 minutes by road) is another option; trains from there go via Cambridge toward Norwich/Thetford. Other London airports (Heathrow or Gatwick) require traveling north via London King’s Cross or Cambridge. In practice, flying into Norwich or Stansted and then using train/taxi connections is often the easiest route.

Accommodation: There are plenty of lodging options nearby. Brandon (just a few minutes' drive from High Lodge) has cosy guesthouses and even a caravan & camping park. Thetford (roughly 9 miles away) offers hotels, inns, B&Bs and a Premier Inn. For a forest stay, consider campsites or holiday parks around Thetford Forest (for example, Kings Forest near Brandon). Some visitors also book holiday cottages or glamping pods in the Breckland countryside for a rural retreat. Wherever you stay, you’ll be in quiet surroundings and still only a short drive from the concert.