Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Bell Hotel
In or near Barnham.
The Bell Hotel — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Michael Dibb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bell Hotel 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Bell Hotel is home to the Dad's Army Museum, which showcases memorabilia and exhibits related to the iconic British television series. Visitors can explore various displays and learn about the history of the show and its connection to Thetford.
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 Bell Hotel is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates significant historical events or figures related to the region. The site serves as a reminder of the area's heritage and cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4144, 0.7468
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 07721931795
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 10am–3pm; Sundays in July and August 10am–1pm; Tuesdays in Norfolk school holidays.
- Official site
- dadsarmythetford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6722837849 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bell Hotel?
- The Bell Hotel is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2AZ), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is The Bell Hotel?
- The Bell Hotel — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bell Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2AZ.
- Is The Bell Hotel a protected site?
- Yes — The Bell Hotel is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Bell Hotel free to visit?
- Yes, The Bell Hotel is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bell Hotel?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2AZ.