Visitor attractions and information - Thetford
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Bressingham Steam and Gardens, Thetford Road,
Bressingham, Norfolk IP22 2A. Tel: 01379 686900. Take a ride
on Bressingham's famous Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five
miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, wander through beautiful
gardens, or visit the only official "Dad's Army" exhibition
in existence. www.bressingham.co.uk. About 12 mile east of Thetford. |
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Snetterton
Circuit, Attleborough, Norfolk NR16 2JU. Snetterton is an extremely
popular test venue on which premier racing cars have been developed.
Highlights on the calender include rounds of British Superbikes
and the British Touring Car Championship.
About 9 miles north east
of Thetford. |
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Thelnetham Windmill, nr Thelnetham, Suffolk
IP22 1JZ. Tel: (01473 727853. Early 19th Century Windmill with
conical cap, on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk. Thelnetham
Windmill is in wonderful condition. Visits by appointment only.
About 8 miles west of
Thetford. |
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Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West
Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6HG. Tel: 01284 728718. The Anglo-Saxon
Village is set in 125 acres of country park with woods, a river
& a lake. The Visitor Centre (with disabled access). Shop
& Cafe, Children's play area, Nature trail and Picnic area.
About 8 miles south of
Thetford. |
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Thetford Priory. Remains of the East Anglian
monastery, Our Lady of Thetford. The lower walls of the church
and cloister remain, the shell of the priors' lodging and an
almost complete 14th-century gatehouse. English Heritage. Location: In the centre of Thetford. |
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Thetford Forest Park, located on the border
of Norfolk and Suffolk. Designated a Forest Park by the Forestry
Commission in May 1990, Thetford Forest attracts over 1.5 million
visitors each year. It has a large population of hares, rabbits,
gamebirds and deer. It has become popular with mountain bike
enthusiasts, both families and experienced riders enjoy the trails.
Location: On the outskirts
of Thetford. |
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