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Attleborough
Attleborough is a market town in the Brecks in Norfolk, England on the A11 to London. Attleborough is 15 miles from Norwich and has a railway station on the Breckland line between Norwich and Cambridge.
Attleborough was the frontline of the Saxon defence of East Anglia as the Vikings swept through Norfolk.
Attleborough is close to Thetford Forest with its many visitor attractions, the English Distillery at East Harling and Banham Zoo.
Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna lived in Attleborough, as did composer Malcolm Arnold.
Top Attractions in Attleborough
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
Banham Zoo
Wild Adventures Await! Wild Adventures Await!
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
Businesses in Attleborough
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery…
World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
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World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
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Meet the ponies at World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm every weekend 10am - 4pm
Banham Zoo
Wild Adventures Await! Wild Adventures Await!
The English Distillery
Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned distillery… Visit the home of the ‘World’s Best Single Malt Whisky’. This independent, family-owned…
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