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ThetfordFull of history and with a picturesque river-side setting, Thetford is the ideal destination to spend a few nights, enjoying the superb mix of history and entertainment on offer.
Things to do in
Thetford
Visitors can discover the story of the area by visiting a host of heritage sites and attractions, including The C12th Priory, The C15th Ancient House Museum, The Warren Lodge, The Charles Burrell Museum, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Dad’s Army Museum, The Castle Mound, Grimes Graves and the many Medieval Churches within a few miles of the town centre.
Shopping can be enjoyed in the town today, with a market on a Tuesday and a Saturday every week and there are some great places to enjoy a coffee and cake or a pie and a pint.
Entertainment is something Thetford does well too, a look at https://leapinghare.org will give you up to date information about what’s on at The Carnegie, what Thetford Singers and Thetford Players have planned and all of the events in and around the town.
It’s easy to get close to nature in Thetford too, with the famous Thetford Forest, beautiful walks at Nunnery Lakes, amazing views from the top of the Castle and easy walking in the grounds of the Priory too.
History
The History of Thetford
Full of history and with a picturesque river-side setting, Thetford is the ideal destination to spend a few nights, enjoying the superb mix of history and entertainment on offer.
The Saxon town of Thetford was one of England’s most important settlements from as early as the 10th century and the history of the town over the last one thousand years is still very much in evidence today.
Old timber-framed houses sit happily beside the more recent brick-built ones and the flint, much of it mined locally, is very much in evidence in shops, houses, churches and many other buildings.
The town’s heritage is reflected in an amazing array of medieval ruins and the Norman Castle Mound is one of the highest man-made Mottes in the country.