Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
In or near Barnham.
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.0 km
About
The Railway Public House is a historic pub in England East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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 Railway Public House is located in Thetford, Norfolk, within the East of England. This pub is situated near significant natural designations, including the Breckland Forest SSSI and Breckland Farmland SSSI. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, serving as a local gathering point in the area. The setting offers access to the surrounding natural landscapes, making it a convenient stop for those exploring the Breckland region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4188, 0.7452
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 1FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26490640 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Railway Public House?
- The Railway Public House is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1FN), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is The Railway Public House?
- The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Railway Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1FN.
- Is The Railway Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Railway Public House 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 The Railway Public House?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1FN.