Memorials & monuments · East of England
The American Hostel
In or near Barnham.
The American Hostel — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The American Hostel is a memorial 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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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
The American Hostel is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates the contributions of American servicemen during specific historical events. The site serves as a reminder of international ties and shared history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4141, 0.7488
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 2AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.6 km
- Official site
- thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6722837844 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The American Hostel?
- The American Hostel is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2AP), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is The American Hostel?
- The American Hostel — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The American Hostel?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2AP.
- Is The American Hostel a protected site?
- Yes — The American Hostel is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The American Hostel free to visit?
- Yes, The American Hostel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The American Hostel?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2AP.