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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
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…
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…
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…
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Discover the perfect adventure day in Thetford Forest. There's something for everyone to enjoy,…
Explore 4X4
Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all levels,… Explore 4x4 specialise in providing qualified and experienced, 4x4 off-road training at all…
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Featured Events in Thetford
Date: 25th May - 31st May 2026
Looking for things to do this May half term in the East of England? Head to High Lodge Thetford for… Looking for things to do this May half term in the East of England? Head to High Lodge…
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…
Campaigning Princesses and the East Anglia…
Date: 14th Jul - 14th Jul 2026
Melissa Hawker, Learning Officer at Ancient House, will explore the role of Princess Sophia and… Melissa Hawker, Learning Officer at Ancient House, will explore the role of Princess Sophia…
Date: 25th May - 31st May 2026
Looking for things to do this May half term in the East of England? Looking for things to do this May half term in the East of England?
Featured Businesses in Thetford
College Farm
Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and became a… Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and…
College Farm
Thompson's College and St Martin's Church were built by Katharine's ancestors in 1349 and became a…
Explore 4X4
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Explore 4X4
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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
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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.
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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