Attleborough

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Attleborough



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.

Understand[edit]

The 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. The town did not thrive under Danish rule and things did not improve until the time of William the Conqueror. In the 1500's the town was largely destroyed by fire.

The town market was thought to have started in the 1200s and is still held; it returned to Queen's Square where it is thought the original markets were held.

Get in[edit]

By road[edit]

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

By rail[edit]

Attleborough Railway Station
  • 1 Railway Station, Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS (Few minutes walk from town centre). Attleborough railway station (Q2093675) on Wikidata Attleborough railway station on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2017)

By bus[edit]

konectbus [dead link] 6A (stopping route) and X6 (direct) run between the town and Norwich.

Get around[edit]

Map
52°30′57″N 1°1′3″E
Map of Attleborough

The town is small enough to see on foot.

See[edit]

St Mary's Church
Town Sign

Do[edit]

  • 1 Banham Zoo (Zoological Society of East Anglia), Kenninghall Road, Banham, NR16 2HE (7 miles S of town.), ☏ +44 1953 887771. Opening times vary through year. Good sized zoo, wide range of animals, good enclosures, well looked after. Entry price varies with time of year and visitor age. Banham Zoo (Q4855654) on Wikidata Banham Zoo on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2017)
  • 2 Combat Paintball, NR16 2TH (3.5 miles from Watton Roundabout on the A11 towards Norwich.), ☏ +44 1842 769112, . (updated Apr 2017)
  • 3 Hulabaloos (Children's indoor and outdoor adventure park.), Units 3-5 Great Expectations Business Park, London Rd, Suton, NR18 9SJ, ☏ +44 1953 604526, . (updated Apr 2017)
  • 4 Melsop Farm Park, Ellingham Rd, Scoulton, Nr Watton, NR9 4NT, ☏ +44 1953 851943, . Many animals free ranging. Indoor & outdoor play areas. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 5 Northeast Generals, 1395 Commerce Way, ☏ +1 408 507-9752. See website for current season schedule. Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the New England Sports Village. The Generals play in the North American hockey league. Northeast Generals (Q48837778) on Wikidata Northeast Generals on Wikipedia (updated Aug 2023)
  • 6 Sim-Fly (Flight Simulator Experiences), Main Hangar Offices, Virtual Ave, Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Rd, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PU (4 miles SE of town), ☏ +44 1953 860914, . Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. (updated May 2017)
  • 7 Snetterton Motor Race Circuit, NR16 2JU (5 miles SW of town), ☏ +44 1953 887303, . M-F :30AM-7PM, Sa Su 8:30AM-3:30PM. Motorsport events, race days, experience days. Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit (Q1585125) on Wikidata Snetterton Circuit on Wikipedia (updated Apr 2017)

Buy[edit]

Church Street

Supermarkets[edit]

  • 1 Sainsbury's (Supermarket & Petrol Station), High St, Attleborough, NR17 2EH (Close to town centre), ☏ +44 1953 451095. M-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 10AM-4PM. ATMs. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 2 Lidl (Supermarket), Queens Rd, Attlborough, NR17 2AG. M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 10AM-4PM. (updated Apr 2017)

Banks[edit]

  • 3 Barclays Bank, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☏ +44 345 734 5345. M Tu Th F 9:30AM-4:30PM. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 4 Nationwide (Bank), Anglia House, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH. M W-F 9AM-4:30PM, Tu 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sa 9AM-noon. (updated Apr 2017)

Eat[edit]

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

Stay healthy[edit]

  • 1 Nearest Accident & Emergency: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (Casualty or the Emergency Room), Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY (14 miles NE of town). 24/7. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 2 Attleborough Surgeries (GP or Primary Healthcare), Queens Square Surgery, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☏ +44 1953 453166. M Tu 8:30AM-6PM, W 8:30AM-noon & 2-6PM, Th F 8:30AM-6PM. (updated May 2017)
  • 3 John G. Plummer (Dentist), Wymondham Medical Centre, Post Mill Close, Wymondham, NR18 0RF (7 miles NE of town.), ☏ +44 1953 601501, . M 8:30AM-5:30PM, Tu-F 8:30AM-5PM. There are a couple of dental surgeries in the town but they either don't provide emergency treatment, have (very) limited hours or don't publish practice information. (updated Apr 2017)
  • 4 Lloyds (Pharmacy), Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☏ +44 1953 452288. M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-5PM. (updated May 2017)

Connect[edit]

Attleborough 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.

Go next[edit]

Routes through Attleborough
Newmarket ← Thetford ←  SW  NE  → Wymondham → Norwich


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