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Recommended Towns & Villages near Thompson

St Andrews Church a Ruin, at Roudham, Norfolk

Roudham (1 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)

This is a delightful village set in the famous Brecks. It is a lovely place for country lovers, offering miles of attractive country walks...

This is the Saxon Church in the village of Cockley Cley, Norfolk

Cockley Cley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)

Cockley Cley is famous for its beautiful reconstruction of a village once lived in by the Iceni tribe at the time of Queen Boudicca...

Wymondham, Norfolk

Wymondham (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (12.5 miles, 20.0 km, direction E)

Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground...

Village sign

Castle Acre (37 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction NW)

This lovely village is found on the old Peddlers Way which joined Holme-next-the-Sea to the Roman garrison at Colchester...

Ampton Water, Great Livermere, Suffolk

Great Livermere (2 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction S)

It is mostly noted for Ampton Water, home to a wealth of wildlife, and for its ancient church dedicated to St.Peter which has an interesting thatched roof covering its Norman nave...

The Greyhound Pub in Diss

Diss (24 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SE)

Diss is a beautiful old market town built around the edge of a six acre lake...

Mildenhall, Suffolk

Mildenhall (5 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (18.7 miles, 30.2 km, direction SW)

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Downham Market, Norfolk. The attractive victorian clock (c.1878) that overlooks the market place

Downham Market (13 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (19.2 miles, 31.0 km, direction W)

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Nice house in Eye

Eye (16 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SE)

Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205...

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction S)

Bury St Edmunds, a charming market town in Suffolk, England, exudes a rich history dating back to the medieval times. With a magnificent cathedral, ancient abbey ruins, and picturesque gardens, this town captivates visitors with its beautiful architecture and quaint streets...

St Agnes, Church Cawston

Norwich (344 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Norfolk (21.0 miles, 33.8 km, direction E)

Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come...

'Pretty in Pink' Woolpit, Suffolk

Woolpit (1 Pictures)

in the county of Suffolk (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction S)

Woolpit has a pleasant medieval village centre around which are spread a variety of pretty cottages and attractive houses...

Heydon, Norfolk

Heydon (11 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (22.8 miles, 36.7 km, direction NE)

This is a village that is used to publicity, it has been the setting for numerous films including The Go-Between, made in 1970 starring Alan Bates and the beautiful Julie Christie...

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising (44 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (23.6 miles, 38.0 km, direction NW)

The sea has long since withdrawn from this one-time port, but the superb Norman castle built to protect it still stands...

Sandringham House

Sandringham (27 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (24.1 miles, 38.7 km, direction NW)

Enchanting estate of over 7,000 acres of breath-taking countryside surrounding a magnificent house which has been the home of four generation of British Sovereigns since it was bought in 1862 for the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII...

OULTON BROAD, NORFOLK BROADS

Oulton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (24.1 miles, 38.8 km, direction NE)

The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney...

St. Nicholas Parish Church. Dersingham, Norfolk

Dersingham (5 Pictures)

in the county of Norfolk (25.2 miles, 40.6 km, direction NW)

On approach to Dersingham by-passing lovely lavender fields, visitors could easily imagine they were driving through the abundant lavender lands of southern France, but this is.....

Debenham Church lit up in a late spring evening. Debenham, Suffolk.

Debenham (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (26.0 miles, 41.9 km, direction SE)

The pretty properties that boarder the pavements of Debenham's wide main street as it rises towards its parish church, perfectly epitomise the look of a traditional Suffolk village...

The Centre of Newmarket, Suffolk, with clock tower visible in the distance.

Newmarket (93 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (26.5 miles, 42.7 km, direction SW)

You can hardly drive through this handsome town without seeing some reminder that the history of the town..

Recommended attractions near Thompson

This is the Saxon Church in the village of Cockley Cley, Norfolk

Iceni Village & Museum (14 Pictures)

(8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NW)

This lovely museum hidden in lush Breckland countryside is set to delight and intrigue visitors of all ages. The atmospheric.....

Stream and Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk. Photographed 25/03/07

Oxburgh Hall & Garden (54 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction W)

This fascinating house with its striking twin towers to either side of the entrance hall, gables, roof-line turrets and tall.....

Brandon Country Park, Brandon, Suffolk.

Brandon Country Park (2 Pictures)

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)

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Bishop Bonner's Cottage, Dereham, Norfolk

Bishop Bonner's Cottage (1 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction NE)

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Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

Wymondham Abbey (6 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction E)

Rising stark against the vast Norfolk skyline, the sight of Wymondham Abbey is at once both intriguing and eye-catching. It is.....

Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Priory (49 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW)

No one looking at the impressive remains of this Cluniac Priory founded by William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey towards the end.....

Work by The Dino Sculptor

Dinosaur Adventure Park (7 Pictures)

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction NE)

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Eye Castle Old Wall

Eye Castle (2 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction SE)

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Bury St Edmunds - The beautiful Abbey Gardens and St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral (18 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction S)

Started in 1503, and now complete after over 500 years (2005) with the addition of a central tower...

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction E)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(20.9 miles, 33.6 km, direction E)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction E)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

Castle Rising Castle

Castle Rising Castle (30 Pictures)

(23.3 miles, 37.5 km, direction NW)

Normally known simply as Castle Rising, the castle has for centuries dominated the quiet village where it stands in a large area.....

Tales of the Old Gaol House, King's Lynn

Tales of the Old Gaol House (2 Pictures)

(23.6 miles, 37.9 km, direction NW)

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Sandringham House from across the lake

Sandringham House (56 Pictures)

(24.2 miles, 38.9 km, direction NW)

Sandringham House, although a Royal residence does not have the rarefied atmosphere of a grand house, this is largely due to the.....

Pony and trap passing thatched cottage at Blickling Hall

Blickling Hall (73 Pictures)

(26.0 miles, 41.8 km, direction NE)

This stunning Jacobean mansion was spawned from Hatfield House which belonged to the powerful Cecil family. Both buildings were.....

Newmarket Racecourse 2003

Newmarket Racecourse (4 Pictures)

(28.9 miles, 46.5 km, direction SW)

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