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Thetford
Thetford is an historic market town in the Brecks area of Norfolk, England, most famous for its nearby Thetford Forest, the largest low-lying forest in the country.
Thetford, which is on the branch line between Norwich and Cambridge, sits as a crossing on the River Little Ouse, 33 miles north-east of Cambridge. The town hosts the Ancient House Museum and three notable statues to pamphleteer Thomas Paine who famously helped save the American War of Independence, the last Sikh Emperor Maharaja Duleep Singh who lived at nearby Elveden and Captain Mainwaring from Dad’s Army – the series was filmed in and around the town.
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Top Attractions in Thetford
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,… Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the… Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to…
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Featured Events in Thetford
Open Day
Date: 20th Jun - 26th Jun 2026
From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall… From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall…
Open Day
Date: 25th Aug - 31st Aug 2026
From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall… From 10 am until 2 pm on select days, explore the grandeur of Euston Hall with our guided Hall…
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Step back in time in our 1901 kitchen to help Mrs Newton with the washing. Get hands on with using… Step back in time in our 1901 kitchen to help Mrs Newton with the washing. Get hands on with…
Game & Country Fair
Date: 24th Apr - 25th Apr 2027
Join us in 2027 for our Game & Country Fair. Join us in 2027 for our Game & Country Fair.
Featured Businesses in Thetford
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,… Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to…
Go Ape Thetford
Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the… Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to…
Euston Hall & Estate
Discover Euston Hall & Estate, a Palladian home built in 1666, set in 10,500 acres. Home to the…
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house and… Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house…
Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
Discover the history of Thetford and the Brecks in this charming and atmospheric Tudor house and…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
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Thetford Forest Park
Thetford Forest Park is a working forest as well as a place for relaxation and recreation. Thetford Forest Park is a working forest as well as a place for relaxation and recreation.
Thetford Forest Park
Thetford Forest Park is a working forest as well as a place for relaxation and recreation.
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Step back in time in our 1901 kitchen to help Mrs Newton with the washing. Get hands on with using… Step back in time in our 1901 kitchen to help Mrs Newton with the washing. Get hands on with…
Victorian Wash Day Children's Workshop
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Expiry Date: 21st Aug 2026
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Come and meet "Old Father Christmas " and his wife, in the hall of the Ancient House. Come and meet "Old Father Christmas " and his wife, in the hall of the Ancient House.
Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Discover the amazing story of Dr Minns, the first black mayor in Britain who was mayor of Thetford. Discover the amazing story of Dr Minns, the first black mayor in Britain who was mayor of…
Dr Minns and Victorian Thetford - Home Education Workshop
Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Expiry Date: 9th Oct 2026
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