Dad's Army Museum, Thetford

Name: Dad's Army Museum
Address: Guildhall Cage Lane, Thetford, IP24 2DS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7562 688641

#7 among attractions in Thetford

Top attraction, Military museum, Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dad's Army Museum is a museum located in Cage Lane in Thetford in Norfolk, England, dedicated to the popular BBC comedy series Dad's Army. Many of the outdoor locations were filmed in the local area. The museum is housed in the old fire station at the rear of Thetford Guildhall, which itself stood in for Walmington-on-Sea Town Hall in several of the episodes. ()

Established: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 52°24'46"N, 0°45'2"E

Address

Guildhall Cage LaneThetford IP24 2DS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 7562 688641

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Thetford

Day trips

Dad's Army Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Black Horse, Charles Burrell Museum, Thetford Guildhall, Thetford Priory.

~870 ftNE
Nightlife
Black Horse, Thetford
5 min walk • The Black Horse is a grade II listed pub in Thetford, Norfolk, England. It dates from the Mid 18th century and is constructed of flint, clunch and brick, with a colour wash over plaster, and a roof of black-glazed pantiles.
~1370 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Science museum
Charles Burrell Museum, Thetford
7 min walk • The Charles Burrell Museum is a museum in Thetford in Norfolk, England, dedicated to steam power and steam transport. The museum opened in 1991 in the former Paint Shop of Charles Burrell & Sons, which is grade II listed, on Minstergate in Thetford.
~70 ftN
City hall
Thetford Guildhall, Thetford
1 min walk • Thetford Guildhall is a municipal structure in the Market Place in Thetford, Norfolk, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Thetford Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miNW
Monastery
Thetford Priory, Thetford
11 min walk • Thetford Priory is a Cluniac monastic house in Thetford, Norfolk, England. It should not be confused with the Dominican Friary of Blackfriars, Thetford that later became part of Thetford Grammar School.
~950 ftSE
Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Thetford Castle, Thetford
5 min walk • Thetford Castle is a medieval motte and bailey castle in the market town of Thetford in the Breckland area of Norfolk, England.
0.4 miW
Ruins, Historical place, Church
Holy Sepulchre Priory, Thetford
11 min walk • Holy Sepulchre Church, Thetford was a medieval monastic house in Thetford, Norfolk. The ruined nave of this 14th-century church are the only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who followed the Rule of Saint Augustine and aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb.
0.9 miN
52°25'33"N • 0°44'49"E
Centre Stage Engineering, Thetford
24 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dad's Army Museum open?

Dad's Army Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Dad's Army Museum?

Nearby attractions include Thetford Guildhall, Thetford (1 min walk), Thetford Castle, Thetford (5 min walk), Charles Burrell Museum, Thetford (7 min walk), Holy Sepulchre Priory, Thetford (11 min walk).

Dad's Army Museum, Thetford

Facts and practical information

Thetford plan & book

Dad's Army Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Black Horse, Thetford

Charles Burrell Museum, Thetford

Thetford Guildhall, Thetford

Thetford Priory, Thetford

Thetford Castle, Thetford

Holy Sepulchre Priory, Thetford

Centre Stage Engineering, Thetford

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dad's Army Museum open?

Which popular attractions are close to Dad's Army Museum?