Knettishall Heath Country Park
Thetford, Norfolk
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About Knettishall Heath Country Park
Explore beautiful heathland trails and woodland walks at this scenic country park near Thetford, complete with parking, wheelchair access, picnic spots and an onsite restaurant for family refreshments.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A great walk, flat too, as is usual in Norfolk 🤣 there's a lot of routes to take and the spruces really do make for a beautiful forest walk. I spoke with one of the maintainers, Aubrey. Lovely guy who explained how seriously they take maintaining this reserve, and it shows. Perfect walk with your dog/family. Or just by yourself with a book as I did. There's 37 ponies on sight and 430 acres to get through. All beautiful land. There's also a coffee can that comes Fridays through Sundays I believe - open 10-2PM, for those who like ending a walk with something sweet or caffeinated.
· via Google
What a beautiful outdoor space to visit and if your lucky you may even see the ponies grazing. Been many times over the years with my child and for dog walks. Toilets available.
· via Google
This is such a beautiful reserve, the only downside side is the people who allow their dogs to 💩 at the edge of the water on "the beach". I take my dog here early, and every morning I pick up at least 3 bags. Children swim here so please be respectful if you visit
· via Google
Beautiful rural walk. Picnic area, toilets & a couple of lovely gents selling coffees & limited choice of ice creams. Choice of routes to walk through wooded areas & across heathland, lucky enough to meet exmoor ponies & saw a deer. Dogs welcome if kept on leads, please clean up after them. Parking fee was good too (2.50? for the day)& that is your entrance fee.
· via Google
People say this nature reserve offers beautiful, peaceful walks through varied habitats, including woodlands and heathlands, with clearly identified trails suitable for all. Visitors also highlight the presence of wild ponies, clean toilets, and convenient parking. They also like the on-site coffee and ice cream vendors, which are available on certain days.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Knettishall, Thetford, IP22 2TQ Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (811 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Thetford