Guest Rating: 
3.5 / 5
The historic Bell in Thetford has a restaurant serving simple English food, a bar with traditional ales, and comfy en suite rooms.
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.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
No internet access available.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. Baby cots are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Each room is ensuite, with tea and coffee making facilities. We have 46 bedrooms and 4 conference rooms.
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
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.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
