Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Home of Dad's Army
In or near Barnham.
The Home of Dad's Army — 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 · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Home of Dad's Army 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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Official information
The Home of Dad's Army is a museum dedicated to the iconic British television series, showcasing memorabilia and exhibits related to the show. Visitors can explore various displays and learn about the history and impact of the series on British culture.
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 Home of Dad's Army is a memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates the iconic British sitcom that portrayed the fictional Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard during World War II. The site serves as a tribute to the cultural impact of the series and its reflection of wartime Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4131, 0.7463
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 3AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 07721931795
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Saturdays 10am–3pm; Sundays in July and August 10am–1pm; Tuesdays in Norfolk school holidays; closed 24–26 Dec.
- Official site
- dadsarmythetford.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6724968474 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Home of Dad's Army?
- The Home of Dad's Army is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 3AQ), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is The Home of Dad's Army?
- The Home of Dad's Army — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Home of Dad's Army?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 3AQ.
- Is The Home of Dad's Army a protected site?
- Yes — The Home of Dad's Army is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Home of Dad's Army free to visit?
- Yes, The Home of Dad's Army is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Home of Dad's Army?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 3AQ.