Welcome to Thetford

Thetford is a market town located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the A11 road between Norwich and London, making it an ideal location for commuters. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and attractions to explore. Thetford is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the most notable landmarks in Thetford is the ruins of Thetford Priory, which was founded in the 12th century. The priory was once one of the most important monasteries in East Anglia, and its ruins are now a popular tourist attraction. Another historical landmark in Thetford is the Ancient House Museum, which is a 15th-century timber-framed building that has been restored and turned into a museum. The museum showcases the history of Thetford and the surrounding area, and it is a must-visit for anyone interested in local history.

Thetford is also home to many outdoor attractions, including Thetford Forest Park, which is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain. The forest is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching, and it is home to a variety of rare species, including the nightjar and the silver-studded blue butterfly. Other outdoor attractions in Thetford include the River Thet, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and the Thetford Warren Lodge, which is a medieval rabbit warren that has been preserved as a historical site.

Local Schools

School	Details
Norwich Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Miles	Norwich Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HT 1842753279 School Website
Thetford Grammar School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Brewer	Bridge St Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AF 1842752840 School Website
The Damara School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Govender	30 Bridge Street Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AG 1842773673 School Website
Drake Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcleod	Fairfields Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JW 01842762055 School Website
Raleigh Infant Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford IP24 2JT 1842762810 School Website
Admirals Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Greg Sadler	Admirals Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 2JT 1842753993 School Website
Diamond Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Heather Denny	Hillary Road Thetford IP24 3DP
Redcastle Family School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Doctor James Julian	St Martin's Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 3PU 01842752239 School Website
The Bishop's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Ratcliffe	Canterbury Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 1EB 1842754902 School Website
The Pinetree School Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Katrina Warren	Staniforth Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3LH 01842752756 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thetford Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH 0.33 Miles

Brandon Bridge Street, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BA 6.07 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 7.20 Miles

Lakenheath Station Road, Near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD 9.57 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 9.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celebrity Cars 01842 753232 1A Castle St, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DL 0.14 Miles
Gold Star Taxis 01842 762666 15 Old Market Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2EQ 0.30 Miles
A2b Taxis 01842 755222 110 Fairfields, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1LB 0.44 Miles
Ace Cabs 01842 760292 6 St. Michaels Close, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3EH 0.58 Miles
21St Century Taxi Co Ltd 01842 764576 32 Staniforth Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3LH 0.85 Miles
Kes Cabs 01842 766900 41 Edinburgh Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1DS 0.98 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01842 763865 153 Elm Rd, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3HH 1.32 Miles
Midnight Cars 01842 810882 Brandon, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0UT 5.60 Miles
Carter M R 01842 811430 79 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 5.99 Miles
Border Cars 01842 814488 73 Rowan Dr, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0EX 5.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip24 Thetford Delivery Office Parcel Box Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ip24 Thetford Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip24 Thetford Delivery Office (2Nd Aperture) Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Ip24(D) Magdelen Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Bell Inn Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24(D) Park View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24(D) Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24(D) Norwich Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Ford Place Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ip24 79 Vicarage Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ip24 4 Rosecroft Way Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24(D) Newtown No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 Nunnery Drive Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ip24(D) Monksgate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip24 31 Icknield Way Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Grove Surgery 01842 752285	Grove Surgery Grove Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2HY
School Lane Surgery 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG
School Lane Pms Practice 01842 753115	The Surgery School Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2AG
Thetford Healthy Living Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Croxton Road Watton Thetford IP24 1JD
Thetford Health Living Centre	Croxton Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 1JD

Local Stores

East Harling
Market Street
East Harling
Norwick
Norfolk
NR16 2AD
Store Website
7.77 miles

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SPAR - Thetford
Nun's Bridges Filling Station
Thetford
IP24 3ED
01842 752496
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Jollyes
Lime Kiln Lane Thetford Norfolk IP24 2BU 0.09 miles

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Eastgate Veterinary Group
31 Bury Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3AW 01842 753991 thetford@eastgatevets.co.uk Website 0.38 miles
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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Thetford
Old Golfhouse Brandon Road Thetford Norfolk IP24 3ND 01842 764 244 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 1.05 miles
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Paul Jarman Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Veterinary Surgery Trident Business Park Kilverstone Hall Thetford Norfolk IP24 2RL 01842 824803 pauljarman@jarmanvets.co.uk 1.30 miles


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The Old Golfhouse Veterinary Group - Brandon
Old Golfhouse 71 High Street Brandon Suffolk IP27 0AU 01842 814043 OGHAdmin@cvsvets.com Website 5.98 miles
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Integra Veterinary Services
Garth Pig Practice Ltd 32 St. Leonards Street Mundford Thetford Norfolk IP26 5HG 01842 879379 office@integravet.co.uk 7.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.42 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation. IP27 0SU 5.58 miles Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.

Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail. Brandon Country Park Bury Rd Brandon IP27 0SU 5.60 miles

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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 6.21 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 8.15 miles West Stow

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 9.06 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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