Things To Do near Thetford
Macmillan Way Charity Walk, Boston (approx. 1 mile away)
The Macmillan Way is a long-distance footpath that broadly connects Boston to Abbotsbury, in Dorset. The route is a staggering distance of 290 miles (470 km) and is promoted to raise money for the popular Macmillan Cancer Relief charity. The fully waymarked route follows existing footpath...
Kates Bridge, Bourne (approx. 1 mile away)
Kates Bridge is a small settlement on the A15 road, in the parish of Thurlby, approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Bourne. During the early 20th century, residents from nearby villages found employment in the brickyard. Before then, it was the head of navigation on the River Glen and was th...
The Viking Way, Thurlby (approx. 2 miles away)
The Viking Way is a challenging and rewarding long-distance walk. It commences at the Humber and picks its way through the scenic Lincolnshire countryside to finish in Leicestershire. You will pass through the Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the market town of Horncastle, the Limewoo...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 3 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 3 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
Let's Play, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Let's Play is an indoor family entertainment centre incorporating kids soft play area and toddler soft play area, electric go karts, a mini sports court, a cafe and birthday party zone.A safe, clean and organised environment, the indoor play areas cater for children from toddlers to 12 years, or 4ft...
Cherry Holt Garden Centre, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Cherry Holt Garden Centre is a family run business providing a friendly and reliable service.Shoppers will find staff extremely helpful and sharing a genuine passion for gardening. There is always someone on hand to share tips and advice with.The centre specialises in bespoke sheds, summerhouses, wo...
Bourne Eau River, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Bourne Eau is a short river which rises in the town of Bourne and flows in an easterly direction to join the River Glen at Tongue End. It is an embanked river, as its normal level is higher than that of the surrounding Fens. Today it forms an important part of the drainage system that enables...
Red Hall, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Red Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion built c1605. It was sold in 1860 to the Bourne and Essendine Railway Company and used as the stationmaster's house and ticket office for the railway lineCurrently owned by the Bourne United Charities who acquired it in 1962.
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 4 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
Heritage Centre, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Adjacent to the Bourne War Memorial Gardens and once a working mill. Baldocks Mill, the Bourne Heritage Centre displays information and artifacts relating to the town. There is an entire floor devoted to Raymond Mays and his racing career.Baldocks Mill is also the only remaining mill in the town and...
Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Bourne outdoor community swimming pool has been maintained by the local residents and volunteers since 1990. The 50 yard pool is a warm, safe and friendly environment for all ages and is situated in the picturesque Abbey Lawns. Children must be supervised. Times and prices are available on the we...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Better known locally as "Bourne Abbey" or "Abbey Church" and founded in c1138, it stands as one of the oldest buildings in Bourne.Bourne Abbey is also the town's only Grade I listed building.
Bourne Cricket Club, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
The Cricket Club plays its home games at the Abbey Lawn. The town's non-league football team are right next door. The club has four adult teams, two on a Saturday and two on a Sunday, as well as a strong junior set up with teams going from U9 up to U15. The 1st team ar...
Raymond Mays, Bourne (approx. 4 miles away)
Thomas Raymond Mays was an racing driver from Bourne and was the driving force behind the E.R.A. and B.R.M. Racing Cars.