Attleborough

Attleborough is a town in Norfolk (England).

Understand

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. 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 1200's and is still help today; it now having returned to Queen's Square where it is thought the original markets were held.

Get in

By road

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

Attleborough Railway Station

• 🌍 Railway Station, Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS (Few minutes walk from town centre). (updated Apr 2017)

By bus

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

Get around

The town is small enough to see on foot.

See

St Mary's Church

Town Sign

• 🌍 St Mary's Church, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Part Norman, part 14th century. (updated Apr 2017)

Do

• 🌍 Snetterton Motor Race Circuit, NR16 2JU (5 miles SW of town), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M-F 08:30-19:00. Sa-Su 08:30-15:30. Motorsport events, race days, experience days. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Banham Zoo (Zoological Society of East Anglia), Kenninghall Road, Banham, NR16 2HE (7 miles S of town.), ☎ [phone]. 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. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Combat Paintball, NR16 2TH (3.5 miles from Watton Roundabout on the A11 towards Norwich.), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Hulabaloos (Children's indoor and outdoor adventure park.), Units 3-5 Great Expectations Business Park, London Rd, Suton, NR18 9SJ, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Melsop Farm Park, Ellingham Rd, Scoulton, Nr Watton, NR9 4NT, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Many animals free ranging. Indoor & outdoor play areas. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Sim-Fly (Flight Simulator Experiences), Main Hangar Offices, Virtual Ave, Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Rd, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PU (4 miles SE of town), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. (updated May 2017)

Buy

Church Street

Supermarkets

• 🌍 Sainsbury's (Supermarket & Petrol Station), High St, Attleborough, NR17 2EH (Close to town centre), ☎ [phone]. M-Sa 07:00-21:00. Su 10:00-16:00. ATMs. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Lidl (Supermarket), Queens Rd, Attlborough, NR17 2AG. M-Sa 08:00-22:00. Sun 10:00-16:00. (updated Apr 2017)

Banks

• 🌍 Barclays Bank, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☎ [phone]. M Tu Th F 09:30-16:30.. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Nationwide (Bank), Anglia House, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH. M 09:00-16:30. Tu 09:30-16:30. W-F 09:00-16:30. Sa 09:00-12:00. (updated Apr 2017)

Eat

• 🌍 The Mulberry Tree, Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS, ☎ [phone]. Bar: M-Sa 11:00-23:00. Restaurant: M-Sa 12:00-14:00 & 18:30-21:00. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Woody's, Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Smoked meats (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Pizza Bello (Restaurant), White House, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Rose of India (Restaurant & take-away), 20 London Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2BU, ☎ [phone]. Daily 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-23:30. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Mr D's Diner, A11 Southbound, Attleborough, NR17 2PU, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M-Th 12:00-20:00. F-Sa 8:00-21:00. Su 8:00-20:00. (updated Apr 2017)

Drink

• 🌍 The White Lodge (Pub & Restaurant), London Rd, Attleborough, NR17 1AY, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Food: M-F 12:00-14:30pm & 18:00-21:00 (last orders 20:45pm). Sa 12:00-21:00 (last orders 20:45). Su 12:00-20:00 (last orders 19:45). (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 The Coffee Lounge, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AE, ☎ [phone]. (updated Apr 2017)

Sleep

• 🌍 The Lodge (B&B), Station Rd, Attleborough, NR17 2AS, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Off-street parking. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Griffin Hotel, 19 Church St, Attleborough, NR17 2AH, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Also food & bar. (updated Apr 2017)
• 🌍 Old Field Barn (B&B), Abbey Rd, Old Buckenham, NR17 1QA, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 16:00-21:00, check-out: By 10:00. £65 (single occupancy). £75 (double occupancy). (updated Apr 2017)

Stay healthy

• 🌍 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)
• 🌍 Attleborough Surgeries (GP or Primary Healthcare), Queens Square Surgery, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☎ [phone]. M Tu 08:30-18:00. W 08:30-12:00 & 14:00-18:00. Th F 08:30-18:00. (updated May 2017)
• 🌍 John G. Plummer (Dentist), Wymondham Medical Centre, Post Mill Close, Wymondham, NR18 0RF (7 miles NE of town.), ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M 08:30–17:30. Tu–F 08:30–17:00.. 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)
• 🌍 Lloyds (Pharmacy), Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF, ☎ [phone]. M-F 08:00-18:00. Sa 09:00-17:00. (updated May 2017)

Connect

• 🌍 Post Office, High St, Attleborough, NR17 2BS. (updated Apr 2017)

Go next

• Wymondham
• Norwich
• Thetford
• Diss
• Long Stratton

Routes through Attleborough

Newmarket ← Thetford ←

SW  NE

→ Wymondham → Norwich