Hotel The Bell

Check In / Check Out

• Check-in from 14:00
• Please check-out by 11:00

Hotel Policies

CANCELLATION POLICY: null

Family

• Cots / Cribs

Swimming

• Near Swimming Pool (3km from the hotel)

Concierge

• 24 hour security watch
• 24-Hour Front Desk
• High Chairs
• Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service

Hospitality

• Restaurant
• Lounge / Bar

Car Parks / Parking

• Free car park
• Free parking for 60 cars
• Self Parking

General

• Mountain Biking (5km from the hotel)
• Equestrian Centre (7km from the hotel)
• Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing - Harwich (100m from the hotel)
• Nearest Local Train Station - Thetford (2km from the hotel)
• Near Local Taxi Company - 21st Century (0.5km from the hotel)
• Near Tel No. of Taxi Company - 01842 764576 (0.5km from the hotel)
• Non-smoking area
• Hotel entrance
• Restaurant entrance
• Are service dogs allowed
• Diabetic (sugar free)
• Gluten free
• Menu print size of 14 point or greater
• Near Billiards / Snooker (2km from the hotel)
• Historical Building

King St, Thetford, Norfolk, England, IP24 2AZ, UK

The Bell was originally a seminary, but under Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, it was sold as an inn in 1540. The hotel retains much of its original character. In 1938, Tudor wall paintings were discovered. These paintings, now preserved behind glass, can be seen in one of the bedrooms.

The Bell Hotel features throughout the Dad’s Army TV series, and was the backdrop to many scenes.
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.

The historic Bell in Thetford has a restaurant serving simple English food, a bar with traditional ales, and comfy en suite rooms.

The hotel has 46 rooms on 2 floors.

* Rooms from £29.00

Directions/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.

• London Stanstead Airport - 104km
• Airport (NWI) - 50km
• Nearest Major Train Station - Cambridge (72km from the hotel)
• Nearest Coach/Bus Station - Thetford (0.5km from the hotel)

Hotel Rooms available