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The Flyer Fun for all ages Forestry England’s High Lodge Thetford Forest is a perfect destination for families of all ages who enjoy the great outdoors among trees and on trails. There is cycling, walking and orienteering way marked routes. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffl er’s trainee dragon Zog has his own trail and don’t forget to say hello to the Gruffalo and his friends too who are hidden in the deep dark forest. The Wildplay zone has a new feature exploring the Hidden Heritage of High Lodge and an interactive walk through the sites past will be opening soon. New for Summer ’19 we have Zorbing, Bungie Trampolining and the return of the climbing wall and archery, we have also extended opening hours during June and July to 9pm on a Friday evening (excluding school holidays) so you can enjoy even more time at High Lodge Thetford Forest. There are exciting events over the summer too. Forest Live is at the end of June featuring – Foals, Paul Weller, Jess Glynne & Stereophonics. In August 10 there are two nights of open air cinema on the High Lodge green in front of the café, fi nd out more by visiting the website – forestryengland. uk/highlodge On September 14th the Rise & Shine Festival comes to High Lodge, a one day event of wellbeing and self-discovery offering a range of activities and experiences. This year, 2019, is Forestry England’s 100th year and we are celebrating with a wide variety of events and activities to mark the occasion you can visit the website for more details - forestryengland.uk/centenary TH E FLYER | MAY 2 0 1 9 A Birthday treat for Little Monkeys If it’s an out of the ordinary birthday party that you’re looking for this year, then look no further! The Pixie Hut at Go Ape Thetford gives you and your little monkeys the freedom to run wild and make as much cake mess as you like (the squirrels will clean it up for you) Nestled away in the beautiful Thetford Forest, offering acres of woodland trails and play equipment on the doorstep, it’s guaranteed to keep the whole party entertained for hours. For the extra daring, why not wear them out a little fi rst on an aerial Tree Top Adventure, where the lucky birthday kids can whizz down the zip wire to rounds of applause from all their friends. It’s sure to give them plenty to talk about when they get back to school! Little extra touches can be added into the mix to make their day even more special including party bags, cuddly monkeys and all the souvenirs you could wish for. Available to hire for either a morning or afternoon session, it includes both indoor and outdoor party spaces, treehouse, electric and charcoal BBQ for just £50! Go Ape party bookings also benefi t from 10% hot or cold food from The Café at High Lodge when booked in advance via [email protected] Check out more on Facebook @goapethetford or book your party on 01603 895500 Pl ease menti on ‘The Fl yer’ when respondi ng to adv e rti s e me nts