| accommodation ranges from relaxed hotel rooms and sleek spa suites, to simple villas with kitchens, woodland lodges with hot tubs, and chic 2-storey treehouses with game rooms. set on 400 acres of forest in rural suffolk, this expansive lakeside resort is 5 miles from thetford priory and 9 miles from west stow anglo saxon village. amenities include a subtropical water park, a tree-top adventure park and a lake with boat rentals, as well as a spa. wi-fi is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. multiple dining options include a contemporary british restaurant, a french bistro and an american grill, as well as a starbucks, a sports cafe and a pancake house
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 51
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village (14 min)
Open-air living-history museum with a reconstructed 5th–7th c. village, visitor centre & cafe. Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens (21 min)
Ruins of a Benedictine abbey including precinct walls, the great gate and church, dating from 1020. National Trust - Ickworth House, Park and Gardens (27 min)
National Trust-owned property with an ornate, domed rotunda and extensive art and silver collection. Brandon Country Park (8 min) High Lodge (15 min)
Play areas, cycling & walking trails, a café & tree canopy adventure course in national forest. Subtropical Swimming Paradise (14 min)
Water park and park Thetford Forest Park (16 min)
Vast wooded natural area with trails & picnic areas, plus archery & various activities for kids. Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine (16 min)
Mining, history, nature, and ancient history Abbey Gardens (20 min)
Park featuring formal gardens, ruins, sports facilities, an aviary, light refreshments & toilets. St Edmundsbury Cathedral (21 min)
16th-century Anglican church built on a medieval site, plus notable stained glass, crypt and font. Moyse's Hall Museum (23 min)
Museum since 1899, in a medieval building, charting the town's early history & hosting events. Dads Army Museum Thetford (11 min)
Museum and tearoom celebrating the WWII-era TV comedy show, open some Saturdays and Tuesdays. Thetford Priory (9 min)
Ruins of a 12th-century monastery & 14th-century gatehouse in a grassy complex with free admission. Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, SSSI and GSI site (20 min)
Preserved woodland area with a river, walking trails & grazing areas for cattle & ponies. Go Ape Thetford (15 min)
Adventure-activity chain venue where groups explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course. | 
