Thetford, Market town in Breckland, England
Thetford spans across 29 square kilometers between Norwich and London, connected by the A11 road near Thetford Forest and Little Ouse River.
The settlement dates back to the Iron Age, with a Norman castle established after 1066 and a Cluniac Priory founded by Roger Bigod in 1104.
The town features three distinct museums: Charles Burrell Museum, Ancient House Museum, and Dad's Army Museum, each presenting different aspects of local heritage.
The Breckland line railway station provides regular connections to Cambridge and Norwich, while the A11 road ensures direct access to London.
Archaeological excavations at Gallows Hill in 1979 revealed Romano-British treasures, including silver spoons and gold jewelry, now displayed in the British Museum.
Location: Breckland
Website: http://thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.41000,0.74000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
Dad's Army Museum
788 m
Thetford Castle
948 m
Thetford Hoard
1.2 km
Kilverstone Hall
3.1 km
Charles Burrell Museum
652 m
Bell Hotel
668 m
Holy Sepulchre Priory, Thetford
414 m
Black Horse
1.1 km
Guildhall
787 m
Breckland Forest
2.9 km
Dad's Army Museum Thetford
790 m
Charles Burrell Museum
655 m
Church of St Cuthbert
781 m
Church of St Mary
6.9 km
Church of St Mary the Less
371 m
Nuns' Bridge North
917 m
Church of All Saints
4.1 km
Palace Cinema
810 m
Church of St Peter
703 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Mary
279 m
All Saints
5.8 km
Theatre, Thetford
774 m
Green Dragon Public House
856 m
Red Lion Public House
798 m
Dolphin Inn
959 m
The Railway Public House
1 km
Thomas Paine Hotel
841 m
Ancient House Museum
732 mReviews
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