About Thetford
Thetford Market
The markets are held on Tuesdays & Saturdays.
Market Rules
Market Pitch Application Form Any further enquiries please ring 01842 751975.
Thetford Arts Centre
website
Thetford Arts Centre 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.
Thetford Tourist Information Office website
This is located at 2newhorizons Travel Agency, Pal House, Market Place, Thetford IP24 2AH Tel: 01842 751975
The Ancient House Museum
website
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 h1ecks. 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.
The Charles Burrell Museum
website
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, during office hours,
Mon-Fri 9-5 telephone 01842 765840, to confirm opening times particularly if you are travelling from a long distance.
The Dad's Army Museum website
The Museum is situated in The Old Fire Station at the rear of the Guildhall in Cage Lane. Recently extended the Museum tells the story of this legendary BBC
comedy and its links with Thetford, the real Walmington-on-Sea. Open every Saturday 10am-2pm and other special event days throughout the year. Guided tours of
the Thetford locations can be booked, including a visit to the Museum. Please telephone 01842 751975 Monday-Saturday for further information or to book your
tour.
British Trust For Ornithology website
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 telephone 01842 750050 or
look on their website.
Nunnery Lakes Nature Reserve website
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.
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
website
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 website
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 or look on their website.
Breckland Leisure Centre & Waterworld
website
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. The complex also boasts a fitness centre, saunas, steam rooms,
racket sports facilities and bar/cafeteria. For more information contact 01842 753110.