THETFORD MARKET

The markets are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays. Any further enquiries please ring 01842 754247.

THE ANCIENT HOUSE MUSEUM

The Museum is situated on White Hart Street and is an oak framed Tudor merchant's house.  It holds replicas of the Thetford Treasure and has displays about flint knapping, rabbit warreners and wildlife in the Brecks.  You can also find out more about Thomas Paine and the Maharajah Duleep Singh.  The opening times are 10-4pm Monday to Saturday . More information can be obtained by ringing 01842 752599 or visiting their website.

THETFORD ART GALLERY

Thetford Art Gallery is situated on the first floor of The Guildhall on the Market Place.  The Gallery hosts many exhibitions by local artists and has a coffee area where light refreshments are available.    More information is available on 01842 766599 or by visiting their website.

THE CHARLES BURRELL MUSEUM

The Museum is situated in Minstergate and is home to a fine collection of steam engines and agricultural machinery which were built by the famous steam traction engine company.  Recreated workshops, photographs, letters and documents on show.   

Please contact us to confirm opening times particularly if you are travelling from a long distance during office hours, Mon-Fri 9-5 telephone 01842 765840. website 

BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY

The headquarters of the BTO are located at The Nunnery.  It is a scientific organisation monitoring and studying Britain's birds.  The BTO does not have a visitors centre but a guided tour can be arranged if advance notice is given.  For more information see www.bto.org or telephone 01842 750050.

CASTLE PARK

Thetford's Castle Park is located just off Castle Street.  It has some of the largest manmade Earthworks in East Anglia.  Children's park rides are on site and the park is open all year round.  There is no fee for entry.

THE CLUNIAC PRIORY

The remains of the Cluniac Priory are to be found at Abbeygate just off the Norwich Road.  The priory was founded in 1103 and disbanded in 1540.  It is open to the public all year round and there is no fee for entry.

THETFORD FOREST

Thetford Forest is the largest lowland pine forest.  You will find walks, picnic areas, cycle hire, an adventure playground, a maze, forest shop and tea room.  Special events are also held in the forest including live concerts.  For more information contact High Lodge on 01842 810271 www.forestry.gov.uk 

NUNNERY LAKES NATURE RESERVE

The reserve is 200 acres of land south-east of Thetford.  An interesting mixture of semi-natural habitats including woodland, Breckland heath, fen and open water.  Two kilometres of permissive footpaths with interpretation boards and interpretative panels, and observation hide.  Free admission. www.bto.org

WATERWORLD

Waterworld has a leisure pool featuring waves, rapids, water cannons and a flume.  It also has a competition size main pool for serious swimming and a teaching pool for parents with under 5s.  Waterworld also boasts a fitness centre, saunas, steam rooms, racket sports facilities and bar/cafeteria.  For more information contact 01842 753110. website