Location: Thetford
Top Things to do in Thetford
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Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. It is on the A11 road between Norwich and London, just south of Thetford Forest. After World War II Thetford became an ‘overspill town’ taking people from London, as a result of which its population increased substantially. The civil parish, covering an area of 29.55 km (11.41 sq mi), has a population of 24,340.
Restaurants in Thetford
1. Forest in the Brecks (The Brecks)
2. Charles Burrell Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Small, volunteer run Museum situated in Thetford, Norfolk. Situated in the old paint shop we tell the story of the firm 'Charles Burrell & Sons' which manufactured steam traction engines until the 1920s. We have on display a full sized Showmans Engine, Agricultural Engine plus a Roller along with many interesting displays.
Reviewed By mikesF4032LR - Thetford, United Kingdom
We had a lovely walk around and actually got to see a working steam engine in all its glory, which the staff had started up and placed at the side of the building. I treated myself to a lovely mug from the souvenir counter. All in all it was a reminder of the bygone age of Steam, and well worth a visit.
3. Dad's Army Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 473 reviews
We aim to reopen on 29th May 2021, subject to Covid 19 Regulations and Government Guidelines. Our opening hours are Saturdays 10-15:00 (May-End Nov) We are a volunteer run organisation. For 9 years from 1968 Thetford, Norfolk became Walmington on Sea - home of Dad's Army. A guided location tour was launched in 2004 and proved so popular that a museum was founded in 2007. Housed in the Old Fire Station to the rear of the Guildhall - the building itself featured in several episodes as Walmington on Sea Town Hall - it is independently run by an enthusiastic platoon of volunteers. Over the years the museum has developed and expanded to include a 1940s inspired Marigold Tea Rooms. In 2010 a full size bronze statue of Captain Mainwaring was unveiled in the town by David Croft and in 2012 the original Jones's butcher's van returned home and is now residing with our good friends at Charles Burrell Museum, just a short walk away.
Reviewed By Harnser48 - Norfolk, United Kingdom
This attraction captures the feeling of Walmington on Sea.with Captain Mainwarings office and maybe the man himself if you sre lucky (his double actually) maybe even get your photo taken with him.There are exhibits from the tv series and a great little tea shop. Once you have had your tea and cske thrre is also a great gift shop
4. THE ALBION THETFORD
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
5. Black Horse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By debbiec468 - Mundford, United Kingdom
We booked the Anchor pod for Sunday lunch today to celebrate my husbands birthday, and so pleased we did! Pam and Terry are showing what pubs can and should be doing in these challenging times, and are doing an excellent job! COVID precautions spot on. Food was hot, tasty and great value for money, and the service couldn’t be faulted! The cabin we were in felt like a private dining room with lots of lovely touches. Well done Black Horse.....we will definitely be back.
6. Thetford Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By samsS1598IF - Thetford, United Kingdom
The priory is a lovely place to visit with plenty of information about the history posted up in various places around the site and also a good place to sit down have a picnic and let the kids burn off some energy
7. The Desert Rat Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
The memorial is dedicated to all who served in the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats), the 4th Armoured Brigade (The Black Rats) and the 7th Armoured Brigade (The Green Jerboa), throughout history. In 1944 the men of 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats) arguably one of the most famous units in the British Army was based here and in the nearby countryside and towns, before they left to take part in the Normandy Campaign, landing late on 6 June 1944. These few months are the only time the Desert Rats were ever in the UK. The Memorial and main plaque inaugurated on the 23rd October 1998 by Field Marshal Lord Carver is located on the A1065 two miles north of Mundford, Norfolk, England. The additional plaque commemorating the Desert Rats of the 4th & 7th Armoured Brigades from 1945 to 2003 was added to the plinth and inaugurated during the Open Day on the 27th June 2004. A new museum has just been opened.
Reviewed By martynr2014 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Great place, full of history and championed by a great man, full of patriotism and committed to ensuring the Rats are remembered. Full of memorabilia and some great tales Highest praise to Rod Scott, who has painstakingly built and maintained the museum. Beautiful nature trails through the forest, so any extremely enjoyable experience
8. Desert Rats Association
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By WillTravelWell - Swaffham, United Kingdom
Rewind history and enjoy this place, on the edge of England’s 2nd largest forest, well worth a visit.
9. Lynford Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Symba2014 - Goole, United Kingdom
Free car parking and free entry. Which makes a change these days. We took our dog with us for a walk, while on holiday in the area. The walking is around the edge of the Arboretum were the dogs are allowed off leads. A bit of an agility course through the woods for the dogs to enjoy if wanted. Different route colours so you can choose how far you want to go. It’s a lovely easy flat walk through all the beautiful trees so peaceful and relaxing. Our dog had a good run and burning off his energy. We shall hopefully visit again before returning home.
10. The Lynford Stag
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By JohnRSmith1950
A very nice location, just off the A134 a few miles from Mundford. An otherwise bland carpark, but an excellent start to a long walk through some very attractive woodland. Just off the carpark is a large wooden-construct in the shape of a stag, intended for children to play on [shortly to be demolished by Thetford forestry]. Staying overnight in the campervan revealed the nightime life was rather more spectacular. An endless stream of cars was in-and-out through the night. at first this was rather irritating, but on getting out and walking about it became clear (as I walked past a young lady accommodating several male phalluses ) that this was not the forest nightlife I was expecting. not to worry, had campervan, had bed, soon got into the swing of things.
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