Thetford

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Cute river boating with wildlife!
Cute river boating with wildlife!
Thetford Priory.
The church dates from the 14th century onwards, and consists of a west tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestories, chancel, and north porch. Like many churches in the area it is built in flint with some ashlar and brick with lead roofs. The tower is 15th century with large buttresses and the nave aisles flanking it. There is a later brick embattled parapet. The north porch is of two storeys dating from the 15th century with a stair turret to the west. The nave has arcades of four bays with octagonal piers. The roof line from the 14th century is still visible on the tower. The roof was originally thatched. There were originally box pews in the nave and these were replaced along with a new pulpit in 1853. The chancel has a piscina and a three light east window with early Victorian stained glass. There are several good wall monuments. The church was declared redundant in the late 1980s and was accepted by the Churches Conservation Trust in 1995 who carried out restoration work.
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St. Andrew Church, Langford This is a corner of the churchyard at St. Andrew Church, Langford. This church is situated inside the STANTA military battle training area and I visited on 26th March 2010 with special permission from the MoD. The area was originally established in 1942 when a battle training area was required. Military exercises were already known in the area; tanks had trained at Thetford in the First World War. The complete takeover involved the evacuation of the villages of Buckenham Tofts, Langford, Stanford, Sturston, Tottington and West Tofts. All residents were evactuated in 1942.
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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
King Street Thetford England
The price is RM245 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM245
RM294 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Thetford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Ancient ...
7.4/10 Good! (515 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns
The Crown Hotel

The Crown Hotel

3 out of 5
Crown Road Thetford England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thetford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (684 reviews)
Very warm welcome from the staff who were very helpful and friendly. Room was ideal for us and the dog included access to a courtyard. Breakfasts and evening meals were very substantial. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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OYO Watton Vibe Hotel

OYO Watton Vibe Hotel

3 out of 5
Brandon Rd Thetford England
The price is RM211 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM211
RM254 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Thetford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Richmond Park Golf Club and Watton Clock Tower are ...
7.2/10 Good! (27 reviews)
The room was nice and clean and the 2 gents on reception were great.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Thetford Hive

Thetford Hive

2.5 out of 5
24 Whitehart Street Thetford England
Stay at this aparthotel in Thetford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine Museum and Ancient ...
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Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
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9/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)
Staff very friendly, room was clean and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Wellington Apartments
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
Norwich England
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Reviews of Thetford

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18
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 27%
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Never went to thetford

4/5 - Good

diane

The people of Thetford seemed lovely and friendly x

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Norhing good to say.we went there for the dads army tour which was excellent and thought we stay over night ..town was awful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We had travelled here for a family wedding at Bury St Edmunds so didn’t make the most of the visit - but my husband & son visited The Dads Army Museum which they said was brilliant

5/5 - Excellent

Liz

Only stayed one night but very pleased that we were able to take the dog for long walks next to the hotel and around the town. Thought Thetford was very attractive and interesting. Would definitely like to visit again

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pretty town