Towns & cities · East of England
Thompson
Thompson — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Thompson is a town located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, with the postcode IP24. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
Thompson is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 341 people. Address: IP24. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5332°, 0.8352°.
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Summary from the official site
Thompson is a village located in Breckland, known for its community activities and local events. Visitors can explore the village's history, participate in community meetings, and enjoy the natural surroundings, including the Thompson Millennium Green.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thompson Water, Carr and Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thompson is a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 9.20 km2 (3.55 sq mi) and including Tottington had a population of 341 in 147 households at the 2001 census, increasing to 343 in 155 households at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of Breckland. Thompson is a relatively secluded village, located amongst acres of woodland, with the nearest town being Watton. In this region the name Thompson is believed to have Danish origins, as it was part of the Danelaw after centuries of invasion. The village is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Tomesteda and Tomestuna.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5332, 0.8352
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thompson
- Postcode
- IP24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Population
- 341
- Official site
- www.thompsonvillage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1911113 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thompson, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Martins Church Thompson.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thompson Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
College Road
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Merton Hall Brewery
Breweries · 1.7 km
Thompson Water, Carr and Common
Wildlife reserves · 1.9 km
Crossing Keeper's Cottage
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Merton
Villages · 2.3 km
Tottington War Memorial, Norfolk
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
Peddars Way Songline Stone
Heritage railway stations · 2.4 km
Merton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.8 km
Merton
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Wayland Wood
Forests & woodlands · 3.0 km
Low Meadow Park
Caravan parks · 3.0 km
Thompson is a village in Norfolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 341. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 341
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Thompson
28 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Thompson →
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
East Wretham Heath
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Breckles Hall
Breckles Hall — Grade I listed building in Breckland District, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret — church in Breckles, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
College Road
College Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · East of England
Fenmere Lookout
Fenmere Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · East of England
Peddars Way Songline Stone
Peddars Way Songline Stone — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tom Perkins.
📷 3Viewpoints · East of England
Ringmere Lookout
Ringmere Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Thompson Water, Carr and Common
Thompson Water, Carr and Common — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Crossing Keeper's Cottage
Crossing Keeper's Cottage — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East of England
Breccles Hall
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Roudham Heath Picnic Area
Roudham Heath Picnic Area — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Ruins of St Lawrence's Church
Ruins of St Lawrence's Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Hockham War Memorial
Great Hockham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wretham War Memorial
Wretham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Tottington War Memorial, Norfolk
Tottington War Memorial, Norfolk — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stow Bedon War Memorial
Stow Bedon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wretham Village Sign
Wretham Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hockham Magna Village Sign
Hockham Magna Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stow Bedon Village Sign
Stow Bedon Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Thompson Village Sign
Thompson Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Thompson Village Sign
Thompson Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
College Road
College Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Thompson Water, Carr and Common
Thompson Water, Carr and Common — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Crossing Keeper's Cottage
Crossing Keeper's Cottage — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Thompson
Places to stay
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📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Puddledock Farm
Puddledock Farm — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Grove Farm Campsite
Grove Farm Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Green Dragon Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thompson?
- Thompson is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24), in the parish of Thompson.
- What is Thompson?
- Thompson — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Thompson?
- Drivers can use postcode IP24.
- Is Thompson a protected site?
- Yes — Thompson is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thompson Water, Carr and Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thompson free to visit?
- Yes, Thompson is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thompson?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.