Castles · East of England
Thetford Castle
In or near Barnham.
Thetford Castle — 11th-century castle in Norfolk, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thetford Castle, the nearest railway station is Thetford, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP24 2EQ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Thetford Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Part of Castle Hill: motte and bailey castle, Iron Age earthwork enclosure and site of Augustinian friary. Wikidata describes it as: "11th-century castle in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4113°, 0.7538°.
Photo gallery
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Thetford Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle in the market town of Thetford in the Breckland area of Norfolk, England. The first castle in Thetford, a probable 11th-century Norman ringwork called Red Castle, was replaced in the 12th century by a much larger motte and bailey castle on the other side of the town. This new castle was largely destroyed in 1173 by Henry II, although the huge motte, the second-largest man-made mound in England, remained intact. The motte, recognised as a scheduled monument, now forms part of a local park, and the remains are known variously as Castle Hill, Castle Mound and Military Parade.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.4113, 0.7538
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 2EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7783566 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thetford Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Thetford Castle, or Castle Mound - geograph.org.uk - 1028909.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thetford Castle
Vineyards · 0.0 km
Thetford Castle Hill
Castles · 0.1 km
Old Market Street
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Old Gaol
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Nuns' Bridge North
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Nuns' Bridge Central
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Dad's Army Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Thetford Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.3 km
Nunn's Bridges
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
The Market Place
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Nuns' Bridge South
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
_(geograph_6718240).jpg?width=1200)
Thetford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Thetford Castle
Thetford Castle — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 4Memorials & monuments · East of England
Old Market Street
Old Market Street — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Old Gaol
The Old Gaol — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Nuns' Bridge North
Nuns' Bridge North — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Nuns' Bridge Central
Nuns' Bridge Central — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Thetford Castle
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Poppyfields
Poppyfields — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Escape Pods
Escape Pods — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Linden Tree Public House
The Linden Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 5Castles · East of England
Barnwell Castle
Barnwell Castle — castle in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Benington Castle
Benington Castle — Grade I listed castle in East Hertfordshire, England, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Castles · East of England
Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thetford Castle?
- Thetford Castle is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2EQ), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is Thetford Castle?
- Thetford Castle — 11th-century castle in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thetford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2EQ.
- Is Thetford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Thetford Castle is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Thetford Castle charge admission?
- Thetford Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thetford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2EQ.