Thetford is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk with a 2011 population of 24,340, situated on the A11 road between Norwich and London and just east of Thetford Forest.
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Thetford is a market town and civil parish in the Breckland District of Norfolk, England. It lies on the A11 road between Norwich and London, just east of Thetford Forest. The civil parish covers an area of 29.55 km2 (11.41 sq mi) and had a population of 24,340 in 2011. As a market town, it provides a central hub for local commerce and community events. Its proximity to major roads offers straightforward travel to larger urban centres, while the nearby forest provides opportunities for outdoor recreation. The town’s setting within Norfolk’s Breckland landscape gives it a distinct rural character, balanced by the amenities typical of a civil parish of its size.