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Attleborough

Town in Norfolk, England

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Overview

Attleborough is a town in Norfolk. Attleborough is a market town situated between Norwich and Thetford with a population of around 10,000. Although a pleasant town, it caters mainly for residents and most visitors will be there for the surrounding areas.

Sights and activities

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St Mary's Church
See
Part Norman, part 14th-century.
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Banham Zoo
Do
Zoological Society of East Anglia
Good sized zoo, wide range of animals, good enclosures, well looked after.
Hours
Opening times vary through year
Price
Entry price varies with time of year and visitor age
Details
Combat Paintball
Do
Details
Hulabaloos
Do
Children's indoor and outdoor adventure park.
Details
Melsop Farm Park
Do
Many animals free ranging. Indoor & outdoor play areas.
Details
Northeast Generals
Do
Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the New England Sports Village. The Generals play in the North American hockey league.
Hours
See website for current season schedule
Details
Sim-Fly
Do
Flight Simulator Experiences
Hours
Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM
Details
Snetterton Motor Race Circuit
Do
Motorsport events, race days, experience days.
Hours
Mon-Fri :30AM-7PM, Sat Sun 8:30AM-3:30PM
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

The Mulberry Tree
Hours
Bar: Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM, restaurant: Mon-Sat noon-2PM & 6:30-9PM
Address
Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS
Phone
+44 1953 452124
Website
mulberrytree.co.uk
Woody's
Smoked meats
Address
Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH
Phone
+44 1953 454446
Website
facebook.com
Pizza Bello
Restaurant
Address
White House, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF
Phone
+44 1953 456347
Website
pizzeriabello.co.uk
The Rose of India
Restaurant & take-away
Hours
Daily noon-2PM & 5-11:30PM
Address
20 London Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2BU
Phone
+44 1953 455300
Website
roseofindiaattleborough.co.uk

Drink2 places

The White Lodge
Pub & Restaurant
Hours
Food: Mon-Fri noon-2:30PM & 6-9PM (last orders 8:45PM), Sat noon-9PM (last orders 20:45), Sun noon-8PM (last orders 7:45PM)
Address
London Rd, Attleborough, NR17 1AY
Phone
+44 1953 799459
Website
thewhitelodge-attleborough.co.uk
The Coffee Lounge
Address
Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AE
Phone
+44 1953 457766
Website
facebook.com

Sleep3 places

The Lodge
B&B
Off-street parking.
Address
Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS
Phone
+44 1953 457399
Website
attleborough-b-and-b.co.uk
Griffin Hotel
Also food & bar.
Address
19 Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH
Phone
+44 1953 452149
Website
griffinhotel.co.uk
Old Field Barn£65 (single occupancy). £75 (double occupancy)
B&B
Price
£65 (single occupancy). £75 (double occupancy)
Check-in
4-9PM
Check-out
By 10AM
Address
Abbey Rd, Old Buckenham, NR17 1QA
Phone
+44 1953 860074
Website
oldfieldbarnbandb.co.uk

Shop4 places

Supermarkets

Sainsbury's
Supermarket & Petrol Station
ATMs.
Hours
Mon-Sat 7AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
High St, Attleborough, NR17 2EH
Directions
Close to town centre
Phone
+44 1953 451095
Website
stores.sainsburys.co.uk
Lidl
Supermarket
Hours
Mon-Sat 8AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Address
Queens Rd, Attlborough, NR17 2AG

Banks

Barclays Bank
Hours
Mon Tue Thu Fri 9:30AM-4:30PM
Address
Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF
Phone
+44 345 734 5345
Nationwide
Bank
Hours
Mon Wed-Fri 9AM-4:30PM, Tue 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sat 9AM-noon
Address
Anglia House, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH
Website
nationwide.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting there

By rail
By bus
konectbus 6A (stopping route) and X6 (direct) run between the town and Norwich.

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Getting around

The town is small enough to see on foot.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Norwich Airport

Norwich, Norfolk · Regional · NWI

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UnderstandThe town is thought to date back to Anglo-Saxon times, the burgh part of the name indicating it was once fortified. for a time the town was rules by the Danes, with powerful Danish families occupying local manors.

Get inThe town is sited between Norwich (16 miles) and Thetford (15 miles) on the A11 main road. Minor roads connect the town to nearby villages.

Get aroundThe town is small enough to see on foot.

Buy

ConnectAttleborough has 4G from all UK carriers, which extends all along the highway between Norwich and Thetford. As of Sep 2022, 5G has not reached town.

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