Thetford Priory, Thetford. Free Entry. Open Daily.

Details

Accessibility:

The venue is wheelchair accessible. There is also a small free car park on site.

Brief Description:

Founded in the early 12^th century the remains of this monastery were once one of the largest of its kind in Medieval East Anglia. The beautiful remains still include the lower walls of the church and cloister and an almost complete 14^th century gatehouse.

Further Information:

Address:

Water Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1BB

Email:

Unavailable.

Phone:

Thetford Town Council – 0184 275 4038

Website:

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/thetford-priory

Opening Hours:

April – September, open daily, 8am – 6pm.

October – March, open daily, 8am – 4pm.

Directions:

From Norwich, take the A11 to Thetford, then turn off on the A1066 until you reach a roundabout and take the exit for Norwich Road. Turn right on to St Nicholas Road and then take the first left to Water Lane, following the road until you reach the car park.

OS TL866833

Transport:

You can travel from Norwich, Kings Lynn and Peterborough on the X1 service. Call First Bus 08456 020121 or visit the First Bus Website for more information.

Amenities:

There are no amenities on site, but Thetford has plenty of places to eat and drink: http://www.localfoodanddrinkguide.co.uk/venues/cambridge/thetford