Thetford

Thetford is a thriving town conveniently located just off A11 with rail links to the north and a one stop transfer to London, with numerous bus links to many destinations. The town has a comprehensive range of shops, building societies and banks within the pedestrianised centre, with free parking, as well as the usual out of town stores, including Tesco’s & Sainsbury’s. A twice weekly market provides fresh local produce and once a month there is a Farmer’s Market.

Within the town there is a wide range of restaurants and bars, including the Steel River Blues floating restaurant. The Bell hotel, The Thomas Paine Hotel and The Wereham House hotel are all within the town centre, recently opened is the The Warrener Hotel, a superior travel lodge just off the A11.    
   
The town lies at the heart of a vast and unique natural area know as the Brecks. Thetford Forest surrounds the town, with High Lodge a popular family recreation area with Go Ape, barbecue areas and cycle paths varying in distance. There is also a sports centre incorporating ‘Waterworld’. Thetford Golf course is just 1 mile out of the town, with it’s 18 hole course.

Thetford is rich in history and is famous as being the birthplace of Thomas Paine, The Burrell steam engine museum shows the history of manufacturing which took place here in the town, The Ancient House museum is also worth a visit. Dad’s Army television show was filmed in the local area, book to go on the trail and visit the buildings used during filming.

Local Authority
- Breckland

Services
- Gas and Electricity

Broadband
- Available

Schools & Nurseries
- Nunu Nursery
- Thetford Day Nursery
- Castle Nursery/After schooland Holiday club
- Tree tops Day Nursery
- Abbey Farm Junior School
- Admirals Junior School
- Canterbury Infants
- Charles Burrell High School
- Drake Infant School
- Norwich Road School
- Raleigh Infant School
- Rosemary Musker High School
- Thetford Grammar - independant school
- Thetford Queensway First
- Thetford Queensway Middle
- Thetford Redcastle Furze Primary
- Thomas Paine Sixth Form College

Transport Amenities
- Thetford Train station
- Easter Counties Buses

Sports, Clubs & Leisure Facilities
- Breckland Leisure Centre and Waterworld
- Richmond Park Golf Club
- click HERE for website for more clubs/societies and then click on towns

Home and Garden related shops
- Thetford Garden Centre
- Focus DIY

Local Tradespeople
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Builders

Pubs
- The Black Horse
- The Green Dragon
- The Angel
- The Ark
- The Dolphin Inn
- The Kings Head
- The Rose And Crown
- The Bridge
- Norfolk Terrier

Restaurants
- Steel River Blues - floating restaurant
- The Saffron - Indian restaurant
- Wattons Restaurant
- The Willow House
- The Library Wine Bar And Bistro
- The Taste of China
- Nemi - Indian
- The Mulberry
- The West End
- Thai Chai
- The Lodge

Places of interest/family activities
- Art Gallery
- Ford Place - Secret garden
- River walk and Button Island
- Clinian Priory - 11th Century ruins
- Nunnery Lakes Nature Reserve
- Ancient House museum
- Dads Army Trail
- Grimes Graves - early prehistoric flint mine
- Euston Hall
- Thomas Paine Trail
- Fun2play Indoor Activity Centre
- Warren Lodge - medieval hunting lodge
- King's House Garden
- Castle Hill
- Charles Burrell Museum
- Waterworld Leisure Centre
- Go Ape - Aerial rope course
- High Lodge and Thetford Forest Park

Places to stay
- Thomas Paine Hotel
- The Bell Hotel
- The Anchor Hotel
- Wereham House Hotel
- Lynford Hall Country House Hotel

Churches and other religious centres
- Church of the Nazarene
- Cloverfield Church
- Fulmerstone Road Baptist Church
- Liberty Christian Family Centre
- Living Word Christian Fellowship
- St. Cuthbert's Church
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
- St. Peter's Church
- The Church on the Way
- The Salvation Way
- Thetford Baptist Community Church

Useful Telephone Numbers:

Police Services
Emergency Services 999
Thetford Police Station 01842 754314
Norfolk Constabulary
Norfolk Police Authority
Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
The Drink & Drive Hotline
The Drugs Hotline

Hospitals & Health Centres
Emergency Services 999
Grove Lane Surgery 01842 752285
School Lane Surgery 01842 753115
Thetford Cottage Hospital 01842 752499
Norwich Hospital 01603 286286
Ipswich Hospital 01473 712233
West Suffolk Hospital 01284 713800

Chemists
Boots 01842 752371
Lloyds 01842 752846

Bus & Rail Travel
Coach - National Express 08705 808080
National Rail 0845 748 4950

Public Services
Citizens Advice Bureau 01842 752777
Thetford Post Office
Royal Mail
Thetford Library 01842 752048
Magistrates Court 01842 745941
Registrars Office-births and deaths 01842 754115
Registrars Office-marriages 01842 766848
Social Services 01842 754484Breckland Leisure Centre
Unemployment Office

Utilities
Electricity 01502 562155
Gas 0181 362 2236
Water 0800 145145

Local Authorities
Thetford Town Council 01842 754247
Breckland District Council 01842 755721
Norfolk County Council 0844 800 8020

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