Museums · East of England
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine
In or near Barnham.
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The museum in Thetford is dedicated to the life and history of Thomas Paine, a significant political philosopher and writer. Visitors can explore historical artefacts, photographs, and documents, and participate in guided tours to learn about Paine's influential works and contributions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine is a museum located in the East of England, postcode IP24. It focuses on the life and contributions of Thomas Paine, a significant figure in political philosophy and revolutionary thought. The museum features exhibits that explore his influence on democratic ideals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4161, 0.7475
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 01842 750372
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.4 km
- Official site
- inthefootstepsofthomaspaine.com
Sources
- osm: node/12925431541 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine?
- In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1AA), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine?
- In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1AA.
- Is In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine a protected site?
- Yes — In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to In the Footsteps of Thomas Paine?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1AA.