College Farm is in Breckland, Norfolk, near Thetford – it’s easily accessible from London, Norwich and Cambridge, with good train links.
Stay
Camping
College Farm has plenty of space for campers. You can camp for free on Friday and/or Saturday night if you bring your own tent, or we can book you a fully furnished glamping tipi from a local firm.
We will confirm glamping prices once we know numbers (the more people, the less it will cost!), but we estimate that 2 nights will cost £220 per tent, including a double mattress with bedding.
Tipis can accommodate up to 4 people. It’s £75 for an additional double, £45 for an additional single.
Please register your interest in a tipi when you RSVP, and we’ll be in touch directly to arrange this. NB you don’t need to stay both Friday and Saturday - but most companies have a 2-night minimum booking.
For all campers, there is a shower and toilets in the barn, plus a fridge and a small kitchen for making teas, coffees etc.
Campers will have breakfast provided on Saturday and Sunday morning.
College Farm kindly asks that you don’t bring dogs on site.
Hotels & pubs
The Chequers Inn | £120-150/night | local historic pub
The Chequers Inn, Griston Road, Thompson, Thetford, IP24 1PX
Premier Inn, Thetford | £100/night | It’s a Premier Inn
Maine Street, Thetford, IP24 3PG
Travelodge, Thetford | £80/night | It’s a Travelodge
Bridge Street, Thetford, IP24 3AF
Self-catering
The Stables, Merton | £120/night | Sleeps 4
Cottage, Watton | £155/night | Sleeps 6
The Dome, Thompson | £100/night | Sleeps 2
Romantic Getaway with Hot Tub, Thompson | £115/night | Sleeps 2
Cabin, Thompson | £82/night | Sleeps 2
Cottage, Rokeles Hall | £246/night | Sleeps 4
Getting there
Trains
There are direct trains from London Liverpool Street to Diss every half hour (takes about 1.5 hours). You can join some services at Stratford. It’s about 40 minutes by car from Diss to College Farm.
Thetford station is 20 minutes away by car – Thetford links to Peterborough for those coming in from up north. Please note that if you’re coming from London there are no direct services to Thetford.
Past Greater Anglia victims will feel this in their souls – the trains are not always reliable. We advise that you check your route before travelling and leave plenty of time.
Taxis
Taxis are usually available at Diss and Thetford stations but we recommend booking one in advance for peace of mind. Please share lifts!
Driving
From London it’s an easy run up the M11 then the A11 – from Trafalgar Square, Google Maps says it will take you just over 2 hours.
There is free parking at College Farm.