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 menu includes classic mains, juicy burgers and steaks, plus old school dessert recipes. 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. The thetford family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920. Dads army museum thetford ltd thetford, belmont house, 20. A 500yearold norfolk hotel that featured in the opening scene of the first episode of bbc tvs dads army is demolished. The bell hotel was also featured throughout the dad s army tv series. 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 bell hotel, thetford wedding venue thetford, norfolk. Choose one of our 332 deals and get discounts of up to 23%. 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. The most thetford families were found in the uk in 1891. 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. The bell pub thetford, norfolk 682 photos facebook. The bbc video bbcv6810 wake up walmington, which also included episodes never too old and number engaged was released. Below are the number of accommodations by star rating in thetford and the surrounding area.
Dad s army museum thetford since it opened in december 2007, the dad s army museum has gone from strength to strength. The nearest airport is also at norwich and that is 32. Join us for some traditional pub food and expertly chosen cask ale range and fines wines. Situated on the corner of king street and bridge street, the bell is a short walk from thetfords shops and restaurants. The bell thetford thetford, norfolk favouritetable. The armys structure consists of the regional forces, field army and the general staff. Dads army, locations, norfolk, thetford, tv series literary norfolk. We have 68 thetford accommodations with prices starting at usd 41. People for dads army museum thetford ltd 07581232 more for dads army museum thetford ltd 07581232. Dad s army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david croft which ran from 1968 to 1977. 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.
Enjoying the dads army experience in thetford as the show. The hotel is located on the corner of king street and bridge street in the centre of thetford. 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. The a11 motorway is a 3minute drive, and nearby brandon is a 10minute drive away. A varied childrens menu ensures the little ones are not. 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. Thetford in norfolk may not be identical to fictional walmingtononsea, but it did provide the backdrop. The anchor hotel in thetford closed in 2006, but was popular with.
Arkansas had the highest population of thetford families in 1840. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns thetford, england. The room overlooked the front courtyard which made it a little noisy but not unmanageable. Book your hotel in thetford and pay later with expedia. 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. 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.
Dads army museum thetford since it opened in december 2007, the dads army museum has gone from strength to strength. Top 10 hotels in thetford, united kingdom cancel free on. Retaining many of its original features, the hotel offers a warm and welcoming ambience, with authentic attributes complemented by modern furnishings. This was about 44% of all the recorded thetfords in the usa. Many of the outdoor locations were filmed in the local area. 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. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns is a top 3star inn on expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking.
It is probably best known for providing many of the locations for dads army the muchloved bbc sitcom. It featured the exploits of the walmingtononsea home guard led by the pompous captain mainwaring pronounced mannering and supported by the debonair and indecisive sergeant wilson. 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. The hotel was where dads army cast met and stayed so a nice piece of tv history. The hotel was pretty quiet and i dont know if that was due to the time of the year or the town itself. A trusty british pub in thetford, bell hotel is a member of the acclaimed fleet of old english inns. 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. 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.
Dads army tour 2 hour dads army walking tour of locations used in the original tv series in the norfolk town of thetford. The meeting place for this dads army trail was the bell hotel in the centre of thetford. Filming locations for dads army around the six bells inn, with. Celebrating 50 years of dads army in thetford and bressingham. Dads army is very appropriate bell hotel, thetford traveller. All decisions regarding the army and its activities. He was educated at thetford grammar school and then became an excise man. Boasting most of its original features, the hotel provides you with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with authentic attributes complimented by modern furnishings. 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.
Dads army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david croft which ran from 1968 to 1977. The cast used to stay here when filming in and around. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns king street, thetford, england. The bell hotel thetford by greene king inns in thetford expedia. The cast used to stay here when filming in and around the town from 1968 to 1977. In november 2012 the museum also acquired jones van and has been on show at its new home from easter 20. The dad s army cast and production stayed there when filming from 19681977. Located in thetford, grange farm house is in a rural location, a 5minute drive from dads army m.
Dads army museum thetford is a museum in thetford in england. Other good choices to stay with the children include elveden inn and the crown hotel. A warm welcome, friendly staff and brimful of character, the traditional 16th century bell hotel is one of our handy and muchbooked properties. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. The daas hold a dads army day at the bressingham steam museum, attended by bill pertwee, pam cundell and frank williams. A 500yearold norfolk hotel that featured in the opening scene of the first episode of bbc tvs dads army has been demolished.
Situated on the corner of king street and bridge street, the bell is a short walk from thetford s 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. Individual guestrooms have a private bathroom plus free wifi, tea and coffee making facilities, a work desk, hairdryer, television, and cd player. We would like to thank our entire 0 visitors and look to seeing many more of you in 2020. View all hotels near dads army museum on tripadvisor. In 1840 there were 4 thetford families living in arkansas. Before dads army even began, there were warnings at the bbc that it. The best hotels in thetford free cancellation on select. 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. Previously a charming tavern that dates back to the 15thcentury, the bell hotel is a characterful venue in the heart of thetford. Stay in hotels and other accommodation options near lynfords stag and arboretum, wayland wood and high lodge thetford forest. The bell thetford a charming tavern, dating from the 15th century, the bell is a characterful hotel retreat in the heart of thetford. Neil clark packed his bags and checked into the 15th century bell inn in the norfolk market town of thetford.
The bell hotel thetford is recognised by various paranormal groups as one of the. Book the the bell hotel thetford by greene king inns stay at this 3star inn in thetford. The room was comfortable and clean, the bathroom was a little dated but overall good with a nice hot shower. If you want to stay in a hotel that features upscale amenities and admirable comfort, book a room at the elveden inn. Bell by greene king inns, thetford updated 2020 prices. 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. High lodge thetford forest and thorpe woodlands adventure centre are also within 6 miles 10 km. Thetford is known for its forests, countryside and gardens.
Dads army was a muchloved bbc sitcom written by jimmy perry and david. Jimmy perry unveils a plaque to commemorate dads army in the bell hotel, thetford. 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. Dads army museum is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Last april we spent 3 nights at the bell hotel in thetford as a base for exploring this lovely part of the world.