Out & About in Thetford, Norfolk

The Brecks

The Brecks is one of the great natural areas of Britain. Whilst visiting the Wereham House hotel in Thetford you may take the opportunity to visit the distinctive landscape, wildlife and history of this area which spans 370 square miles across Norfolk and Suffolk in the heart of the East of England.

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Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo provides an excellent day out for the family and has been voted, by 'Which' magazine, amongst the top 3 zoos in the UK.

The attractions include big cats, sea life, monkey business, bird of prey displays, and animals in action. Children and their parents can also get the opportunity to touch and feed some of the animals in the farm barn and, listen to talks presented by the zoo staff.

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Dad's Army

The classic British comedy series which started in 1967 was filmed on location in and around Thetford after the BBC obtained permission to film at Stanford Practical Training Area.

Various places in Thetford were used for filming as well as surrounding villages such as Honnington, Bardwell, Wacton Bressingham, Brandon, Santon Downham, and Weybourne.

The Wereham House Hotel therefore makes a great base to explore the Dad's Army Trail and there is now a Dad's Army museum in Thetford to visit.

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Go Ape

Go Ape! is a high ropes course set in the treetops of High Lodge Forest Centre which lies about 4 miles from the town of Thetford and the Wereham House Hotel.

The first of its type in the country, Go Ape! provides more than 2 hours of fun and adventure as visitors swing from tree to tree high above the forest floor.

Suitable for individuals (over 10 years of age) and groups.

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Other Attractions

Snetterton Race Track was formed in 1951 as an amalgamation of a number of former runways on a US airforce base. It is now used by the local Lotus F1 team and for both motor cycle and rallying competitions.

Fantastic Days is a multi-activity venue with archery, parabounce, clay shooting, and diggers amongst other events. Suitable for private or corporate team-building.

BikeArt provides cyclists with a 30 mile traffic-free trail through Thetford Forest. Suitable for all, including families, cycle hire & sales are available.

Thomas Paine was born in Thetford in 1737. He is famous for having played an active part in both the French & American revolutions. His bronze statue can be found in the centre of Thetford town.

English Whisky Company is England's first single malt distillery sitting on the banks of the River Thet.