Thetford
Things to do in Thetford, Norfolk
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Thetford offers a straightforward mix of activities for visitors wanting a Norfolk base. Knettishall Heath Country Park is the standout draw, rated 4.7 from over 800 reviews, with Grimes Graves also pulling in solid visitor numbers at 4.4 from more than 500. For something more active, there's paintball combat and a 4x4 experience, or Waterworld and Breckland Leisure Centre if you want indoor facilities. Fun 2 Play, rated highly at 4.8, suggests there's appeal for families too.
Where to stay in Thetford(10)
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For somewhere to stay, Thetford has a decent cluster of hotels. The Crown Hotel and Broom Hall Country Hotel both rate 4.4, while the Elveden Inn, despite being the largest presence in the listings with over 1,600 reviews, sits at a solid 4.2. Premier Inn and Travelodge offer the familiar chain experience, and there are a few smaller hotels and guest houses in the mix. None of this is fancy, but it's reliable and plentiful enough that finding a bed should not be difficult.
Broom Hall Country Hotel
Richmond Road, Thetford
Elveden Inn
Brandon Road, Thetford
Grange Farm
Grange Farm House, Thetford
Premier Inn Thetford
Brandon Road, Thetford
The Bell Hotel by Greene King Inns
King Street, Thetford
The Crown Hotel
Crown Road, Thetford
The Mill
New Zealand Cottage, Thetford
The Swan
Brandon Road, Hilborough, Swaffham, Thetford
Things to Do in Thetford(7)
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Where to Eat in Thetford(15)
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Food options span from coffee shops—Tall Orders and Central Cafe both rate around 4.5—to a curry at Cinnamon and more substantial meals at Wells Cole Community Bar. The town's social spaces include the Guildhall & Carnegie Complex, which doubles as somewhere to eat and drink. Nothing here pretends to be fine dining, but there are enough straightforward places to eat that you won't go hungry.
Attractions Near Thetford
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4 mi
Go Ape Thetford
Brandon · ⭐ 4.7
11 mi
CurveMotion
Bury St Edmunds · ⭐ 4.1
12 mi
Jumppin Jacks Funhouse
Mildenhall · ⭐ 4.5
Banham Zoo
Norwich
12 mi
Planet Laser
Bury St Edmunds · ⭐ 4.7
12 mi
Moyse's Hall Museum
Bury St Edmunds · ⭐ 4.5
12 mi
Cineworld Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds · ⭐ 4.1
12 mi
Aldercarr Hall
Attleborough · ⭐ 3.7
Camping in Thetford
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Poppyfields
⭐ 4.6
Riddlesworth Park
⭐ 4.5
Dower House Touring Park
⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night
Whissonsett Hall Farm Certificated Location
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Hillside Farm Camping
⭐ 4.8 · from £30/night
Ling's Meadow
⭐ 5.0
Bardwell Manor Equestrian Centre
⭐ 4.5 · from £20/night
Acorn Meadow
⭐ 5.0 · from £16/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Thetford
All cottages in Thetford →The Wilderness
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,240
Walnut Tree Barn
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,956
Marshall Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,137
The Gardens
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £433
Covert Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £327
Bridge Cottage and Apartments
3 cottages · from £891
Duskwillow Cottage
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £4,722
Weeping Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £2,520
Common questions about Thetford
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