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Situated

The Ancient House is in Thetford's historic town centre. We are a five minute walk from the railway station and two minutes from the main shopping street with cafes and sandwich shops.

Parking

Free parking opposite the museum.

Access

Visitors with disabilities may bring one companion in free. The ground floor, shop, garden and toilet are accessible to wheelchair users. For detailed advice about access tel. 01842 752 599.

Admission

Adult: £3.50
Concession*: £2.90
Young Person (4-16): £1.90
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Ancient House and under 4s free. Discounts for groups, ring 01842 752599 for details.
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.

Free admission for all visitors from 1 October 2010 – 31 March 2011

Opening Times

1 April – 30 September 2010
Tues – Sat: 10am - 5pm

1 October 2010 – 31 March 2011
Tues – Sat: 10am - 4pm

Closed Sundays and Mondays

Closure Times

24 - 28 December 2010 & 1 January 2011

Contact

Curator:
Oliver Bone
Outreach & Audience Development Officer:
Ellie Hill

Postal Address

White Hart Street
Thetford
Norfolk IP24 1AA

Telephone

01842 752599

Email:

ancienthouse@norfolk.gov.uk

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Ancient House
Museum of Thetford Life

AH: Exterior with interpreters


Thetford's Ancient House has recently benefitted from a £1.6 million renovation, which has gone towards conserving the Grade I listed Tudor merchant's house and creating up-to-date displays.

The atmospheric crooked house tells the remarkable story of Thetford and the Brecks. Discover rich collections alongside audio guides, films and animations.

Meet local people from Thetford's past, from the revolutionary philosopher Thomas Paine to the Sikh hero Maharajah Duleep Singh and from rabbit warreners to railway workers.

Take time out in the re-planted garden and don't miss the brand new museum shop in its oak pavillion. Allow about an hour and a half for a visit.

AH: Kitchen

AH: Display Case

AH: Garden

T1: Map of Thetford