All Saints' Church, Thurgarton, Norfolk
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- What's nearby
A thatched barn-like building
The height and length of this mainly fourteenth-century towerless, thatched church is reminiscent of a great barn. Inside, it has spectacular medieval carved benches featuring a dragon, a creeping hunter, fighting dogs, an elephant and musicians.
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Access information
Parking available in layby opposite church
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Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of the building there is no heating, running water or toilet facilities. The church is lit by natural light
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Directions
17 miles north of Norwich, 6 miles south of Cromer. Follow Historic Church signs from A140 to church
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Transport
Nearest railway station: Gunton (5.6 miles) on Norwich to Cromer branch line.
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History & Further Information
Useful information:
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Norfolk County Guide 2012This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Norfolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
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Community information
Useful local links:
- Visit Norfolk tourism website: www.visitnorfolk.co.uk
- Norfolk Broads Official Tourist Information: www.norfolkbroads.com
- Norfolk & Norwich Archaeological society: www.nnas.info
- Norfolk Family History Society: www.norfolkfhs.org.uk
- List of churches in Norfolk: www.achurchnearyou.com