Location: Thetford
Top Things to do in Thetford
5 Things to do Adventurous in Thetford That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Battle Stations Activity Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
An outdoor and indoor activity park for children aged 6 and upwards to adults. Our activities include indoor and outdoor laser, Airsoft, indoor nerf centre, bushcraft, bouldering and archery. Many more activities are coming online soon. We also have an indoor diner for inbetween events.
Reviewed By florida-junkies
Awesome morning, birthday party with party of 9, the staff were very efficient & ran the games like clockwork. One of the kids had a problem with a gun, the Marshalls swiftly sorted it. Highly recommend as a day out, definitely going back. Thank you guys
2. Combat Paintball Ltd
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
We offer two premium, exciting, well organised and safe paintball venues in the idyllic surroundings of Thetford Forest.If you're planning a day out in East Anglia, our sites have a real "Film Set" feel to them, with Towers, Tunnels, Tanks, Helicopters, Forts and Trenches to provide the best Game Scenarios possible.We pride ourselves on taking great care of children (12+)and adults alike, and only use experienced adult marshalls and the latest equipment.
Reviewed By 429iana
Had an excellent afternoon with my son and his friends. Professional, well managed, great zones, and friendly staff. Can't recommend it enough.
3. Go Ape Thetford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
The original and still the best. Set in the heart of Britain's largest lowland pine forest, our first ever course is centred around 30 miles of bike and walking trails from which to explore 50,000 acres of forest. And the mother of all our courses features our classic Tree Top Adventure, Forest Segways and Tree Top Junior. Our Tree Top Adventure features a NEW Tarzan Swing, back-to-back black crossings (don't worry, they're optional!) and an Alpine zip (that goes from tree to tree). Now that's worth shouting from the tree tops! And the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway - an epic experience with a down to earth twist. And Thetford Forest is also home to our Tree Top Junior Adventure for Mini Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids!
Reviewed By timcQ4779IK
Excellent time with my two boys (6 & 7) at Thetford GoApe on their Treetop Adventure. Really good information given by the instructor with good social distancing measures in place. There was plenty of time to get round the course two (or three times for my speedy eldest). Thank you.
4. Grimes Graves
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 242 reviews
Grimes Graves is an English Heritage site with 433 Neolithic flint mines - one of which has been excavated and is open to the public. A fantastic opportunity to experience real history from 4600 years ago, and enjoy a truly unique landscape with its lunar-like craters above the in-filled mine-shafts There is a small exhibition centre, with a shop that has coffee facilities and packaged snacks, and there is a 96 acre grassland area of special scientific importance for walking and picnics (dogs, on leads, are welcome). Children are provided with a bag of binoculars, bug-boxes, colouring-pages and pencils to help them enjoy the site The exhibition has wall displays, samples of the tools and materials being excavated and videos that explain the history of the site and flint-knapping A very special geological feature is visable from the site: periglacial striations (which were caused by freezing and thawing the chalk substrate in the last ice-age) have created amazing straight lines of alternating vegetation and were formed over 10,000 years ago Whilst the site is open to everybody, with a small carpark, the mine, which is accessed by a robust 32-step ladder to a depth of over 7 metres has, for health and safety requirements, an age restriction for children who have to be 10, or over. It is also a requirement that a helmet (provided) is worn at all times whilst in the mine-shaft Whether you are an archaeologist with a special interest or a family looking for a unique experience, the team at the site welcome you and encourage you to ask questions and learn about Neolithic-man and the importance of flint as a Stone-age tool The site is open from April to September, everyday from 10.00am until last entry at 5.30pm, and is also open in October but only Wedneday to Sunday from 10.00am, with last entry at 4.30pm
Reviewed By 19michaelap
This is great place to stop if you have a little time to kill. Really interesting if you have a curiosity in the Stone Age. It's pretty incredible when you remember how old it is and what a huge undertaking the mining process was. The staff were wonderful. It's great to have people genuinely passionate about taking the time to explain and educate about the site. The man managing the hut had a wealth of knowledge and had been there a long time. Had a great talk and came away feeling very happy I had stopped by to check it out. It's also a beautiful and quiet place just to have a walk and take in the scenery. There is a shop selling souvenirs and cold drinks, and large car park. I would (and very probably will) go back again.
5. Go Ape! Forest Segway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
