Attleborough

Attleborough is a town in Norfolk. Attleborough is a market town situated between Norwich and Thetford with a population of around 10,000. Although a pleasant town, it caters mainly for residents and most visitors will be there for the surrounding areas.

Understand
The town is thought to date back to Anglo-Saxon times, the burgh part of the name indicating it was once fortified. for a time the town was rules by the Danes, with powerful Danish families occupying local manors. The town did not thrive under Danish rule and things did not improve until the time of William the Conqueror. In the 1500's the town was largely destroyed by fire.

The town market was thought to have started in the 1200s and is still held; it returned to Queen's Square where it is thought the original markets were held.

By road
The town is sited between Norwich (16 miles) and Thetford (15 miles) on the A11 main road. Minor roads connect the town to nearby villages.

By bus
konectbus 6A (stopping route) and X6 (direct) run between the town and Norwich.

Get around
The town is small enough to see on foot.

Connect
Attleborough has 4G from all UK carriers, which extends all along the highway between Norwich and Thetford. As of Sep 2022, 5G has not reached town.

Go next

 * Wymondham
 * Norwich
 * Thetford
 * Diss
 * Long Stratton