Boasting most of its original features, the hotel provides you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with authentic attributes complimented by modern furnishings. The anchor hotel in thetford closed in 2006, but was popular with the dads army cast when they were filming in the town in the 1960s and 1970s. A varied childrens menu ensures the little ones are not. Dads army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david croft which ran from 1968 to 1977.
Dad s army museum thetford since it opened in december 2007, the dad s army museum has gone from strength to strength. Bell by greene king inns, thetford updated 2020 prices. Thetford is known for its forests, countryside and gardens. The room overlooked the front courtyard which made it a little noisy but not unmanageable. If you want to stay in a hotel that features upscale amenities and admirable comfort, book a room at the elveden inn.
The hotel was pretty quiet and i dont know if that was due to the time of the year or the town itself. The bell hotel thetford is recognised by various paranormal groups as one of the. Dads army museum thetford is a museum in thetford in england. People for dads army museum thetford ltd 07581232 more for dads army museum thetford ltd 07581232. The hotel has always had close associations with the church, in the past 6 centuries and religious beliefs in the town and the surrounding area, led to the formal naming of the inn as the bell, probably due to the many bell towers that have rang throughout thetford area. Many of the outdoor locations were filmed in the local area. A 500yearold norfolk hotel that featured in the opening scene of the first episode of bbc tvs dads army has been demolished. The bbc video bbcv6810 wake up walmington, which also included episodes never too old and number engaged was released. Dads army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david. Book the the bell hotel thetford by greene king inns stay at this 3star inn in thetford. Choose one of our 332 deals and get discounts of up to 23%. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns is a top 3star inn on expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking. Dads army is very appropriate bell hotel, thetford traveller. It is probably best known for providing many of the locations for dads army the muchloved bbc sitcom.
The bell thetford thetford, norfolk favouritetable. The bell hotel was also featured throughout the dad s army tv series. View all hotels near dads army museum on tripadvisor. Join us for some traditional pub food and expertly chosen cask ale range and fines wines.
Dads army was filmed in the norfolk town of thetford which is commemorated by the statue of captain mainwaring as well as many other sites such as j. Situated on the corner of king street and bridge street, the bell is a short walk from thetford s shops and restaurants. Dads army tour 2 hour dads army walking tour of locations used in the original tv series in the norfolk town of thetford. Retaining many of its original features, the hotel offers a warm and welcoming ambience, with authentic attributes complemented by modern furnishings. High lodge thetford forest and thorpe woodlands adventure centre are also within 6 miles 10 km. The dads army museum is a museum located in cage lane in thetford in norfolk, england, dedicated to the popular bbc comedy series dads army. In 1840 there were 4 thetford families living in arkansas. Dads army, locations, norfolk, thetford, tv series literary norfolk. We would like to thank our entire 0 visitors and look to seeing many more of you in 2020. In november 2012 the museum also acquired jones van and has been on show at its new home from easter 20.
Previously a charming tavern that dates back to the 15thcentury, the bell hotel is a characterful venue in the heart of thetford. Thetford in norfolk may not be identical to fictional walmingtononsea, but it did provide the backdrop. Dads army museum thetford since it opened in december 2007, the dads army museum has gone from strength to strength. Theres really only one place to reserve a room if youre hoping to stay not far from dads army museum, and that is the bell hotel thetford. Stay in hotels and other accommodation options near lynfords stag and arboretum, wayland wood and high lodge thetford forest.
Dad s army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david croft which ran from 1968 to 1977. The daas hold a dads army day at the bressingham steam museum, attended by bill pertwee, pam cundell and frank williams. Arkansas had the highest population of thetford families in 1840. But in essence the heart of dads army was honington village about 2 miles from bardwell with the church and primary school standing in as st aldhelms church and church hall. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. All decisions regarding the army and its activities.
A trusty british pub in thetford, bell hotel is a member of the acclaimed fleet of old english inns. The cast used to stay here when filming in and around the town from 1968 to 1977. Enjoying the dads army experience in thetford as the show. Filming locations for dads army around the six bells inn, with. Before dads army even began, there were warnings at the bbc that it. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns thetford, england. The best hotels in thetford free cancellation on select. The thetford family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns in thetford expedia. The bell pub thetford, norfolk 682 photos facebook. There is also a dads army museum you can visit in thetford which has unique visitor experience, talks and presentations, location tours, events, a museum shop. Situated on the corner of king street and bridge street, the bell is a short walk from thetfords shops and restaurants. The anchor hotel in thetford closed in 2006, but was popular with the dad s army cast when they were filming in the town in the 1960s and 1970s. The bell hotel thetford sites in the heart of the historic market town of thetford in the heart of suffolk with easy access from bury st edmunds and norwich via the a11.
Situated in thetford, this holiday home is within a 10minute walk of dads army museum, ancient house museum of thetford life and charles burrell museum. Last april we spent 3 nights at the bell hotel in thetford as a base for exploring this lovely part of the world. The bell hotel, thetford wedding venue thetford, norfolk. Housed in a 15thcentury coaching inn, this threestar accommodation is a fiveminute walk from thetford town centre and has period features plus a leafy garden. Dads army museum is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. A 500yearold norfolk hotel that featured in the opening scene of the first episode of bbc tvs dads army is demolished. Jimmy perry unveils a plaque to commemorate dads army in the bell hotel, thetford. View pdf registered office address changed from kings house king street thetford norfolk ip24 2ap to dads army museum, the oid fire station cage lane thetford ip24 2ds on 3 may 2019 link opens in a new window 1 page. Today thousands of visitors make their way to thetford walmingtononsea each year to see where the series was filmed and to learn more about one of the most enduring comedy programmes ever produced. The museum is housed in the old fire station at the rear of thetford guildhall, which itself stood in for walmingtononsea town hall in several of the episodes.
The armys structure consists of the regional forces, field army and the general staff. The most thetford families were found in the uk in 1891. Thomas paine 17371809 it is likely that thomas paine was born in a room in, what is now, the thomas paine hotel in white hart street. The friends of thetford dads army museum commissioned a full size bronze statue of arthur lowe as captain mainwaring which was unveiling in june 2010 by the late david croft. Celebrating 50 years of dads army in thetford and bressingham. The nearest airport is also at norwich and that is 32. Neil clark packed his bags and checked into the 15th century bell inn in the norfolk market town of thetford. The a11 motorway is a 3minute drive, and nearby brandon is a 10minute drive away.
Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in thetford and the surrounding area. Dads army museum thetford ltd thetford, belmont house, 20. Other good choices to stay with the children include elveden inn and the crown hotel. Right in the heart of the historic market town of thetford, and retaining many of its original features, it makes a great base to explore the beautiful county of norfolk. The room was comfortable and clean, the bathroom was a little dated but overall good with a nice hot shower. The hotel is located on the corner of king street and bridge street in the centre of thetford. Located in thetford, grange farm house is in a rural location, a 5minute drive from dads army m. He was educated at thetford grammar school and then became an excise man. The dad s army cast and production stayed there when filming from 19681977. The anchor hotel in thetford closed in 2006, but was popular with. The meeting place for this dads army trail was the bell hotel in the centre of thetford. Book your hotel in thetford and pay later with expedia. The menu includes classic mains, juicy burgers and steaks, plus old school dessert recipes. Hotel the bell thetford housed in a 15thcentury coaching inn, this threestar accommodation is a fiveminute walk from thetford town centre and has period features plus a leafy garden.
Top 10 hotels in thetford, united kingdom cancel free on. This was about 44% of all the recorded thetfords in the usa. The hotel was where dads army cast met and stayed so a nice piece of tv history. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns king street, thetford, england. Individual guestrooms have a private bathroom plus free wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk, hairdryer, television, and cd player. The tour also includes the places frequented by cast and crew during filming such as the bell hotel and the old palace cinema where they would watch the rushes at the end of a weeks filming.
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