With a traditional restaurant, cosy bedrooms and period features, The Bell is situated in the heart of Thetford. Just 2 miles from Thetford Forest, the inn offers free parking and a leafy garden.
Set in a 16th-century building, the individual rooms at Bell each have a private bathroom and a work desk. Some feature original Tudor wall paintings and exposed beams, and all have a hairdryer, TV and CD player.
King James Restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and seasonal specials. The historical bar boasts original features, and offers a range of real ales and snacks. The Bell Hotel was also featured throughout the Dad's Army TV series.
Situated on the corner of King Street and Bridge Street, The Bell is a short walk from Thetford's shops and restaurants. The A11 motorway is a 3-minute drive, and nearby Brandon is a 10-minute drive away.
Hotel Information
The hotel is situated on the corner of King Street and Bridge Street. The hotel consists of 2 wings, the newer of which was built around the 1960's with 2 accommodation floors. The old wing is over 600 years old with rooms that are full of character and meandering corridors.
The hotel is well know locally for its functions and weddings. It is possible that a function may be taking place during your stay, however, if you contact the hotel directly we will endeavour to allocate a room as far away from it, whenever possible.
Transport
Approaching Thetford on the a11 from London, take the 2nd exit at the first roundabout. Follow the road to the traffic lights and turn right on to the a134, then immediate left on to Bridge Street. The hotel is just over the bridge on the right. Approaching Thetford on the A11 from Norwich, take the 1st exit at the roundabout, 2nd exit at the second roundabout. Keep on this road past the Police Station and the Fire Station, through the pedestrian traffic lights and the next set of traffic lights. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left then first left on to Bridge Street. The hotel is just over the bridge on the right. Approaching Thetford on the A134 from Kings Lynn, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Keep on this road past the Police Station and the Fire Station, through the pedestrian traffic lights and the next set of traffic lights. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left then first left on to Bridge Street. The hotel is just over the bridge on the right. Approaching Thetford on the A134 from Bury St Edmunds, take the 3rd right on to Bridge Street and the hotel is just over the bridge on the right. Approaching Thetford on the A1066 from Diss, take the 3rd exit at the 1st roundabout. At the 2nd roundabout take the 1st exit. Keep on this road past the Police Station and the Fire Station, through the pedestrian traffic lights and the next set of traffic lights. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left then first left on to Bridge Street. The hotel is just over the bridge on the right.
Restaurants
The King James Restaurant offers a comprehensive menu of food prepared in a modern English style. Quality and service are the highest priorities served and created by people who care about good food, wine & customer care
Important
Please note that the hotel does not have a lift and there are no ground-floor rooms.
