Title: West End Travel Guide: Best of West End, Thetford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Hotels.d553248635975849562.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975849562.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[West End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-End.d553248635975849562.Car-Hire-Guide)[West End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-End.d553248635975849562.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West End Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![River Wissey, Ivy Todd At the end of Watery Lane, where the river separates from the road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/fabe45b3-d862-4e1f-9451-eadf35e9030e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/fabe45b3-d862-4e1f-9451-eadf35e9030e.jpg) by [Phillip Perry](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/21974) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![River Wissey, Ivy Todd At the end of Watery Lane, where the river separates from the road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/fabe45b3-d862-4e1f-9451-eadf35e9030e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/fabe45b3-d862-4e1f-9451-eadf35e9030e.jpg) by [Phillip Perry](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/21974) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Andrew's Church. West Bradenham used to be one of the homes of a prominent Norfolk farming family called Haggard; the author Henry Rider Haggard was born here. The tower of St Andrew's church is placed on the south wall rather than at the west end > 710112. St Andrew's is perhaps most noteworthy for the many stained glass windows > 710137 dating from the 19th century and executed by the best workshops of that time: the east window > 710137 - 710144 was made by William Wailes, and the O'Connor Brothers designed the windows set into the west wall > 710153. The church is kept locked but a key is available. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/westbradenham/westbradenham.htm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/3b0bdbb5-7c27-40f1-a17d-faf9c99e7e9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/3b0bdbb5-7c27-40f1-a17d-faf9c99e7e9a.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![View to Vale House. Across a crop of potatoes south of West End Lane. The plant in the foreground is a Hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium, see 901298 for a close-up.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/56b7d42f-108a-4962-b2a9-95c611bf596b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/56b7d42f-108a-4962-b2a9-95c611bf596b.jpg) by [Jonathan Billinger](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8569) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St Andrew's Church. West Bradenham used to be one of the homes of a prominent Norfolk farming family called Haggard; the author Henry Rider Haggard was born here. The tower of St Andrew's church is placed on the south wall rather than at the west end > 710112. St Andrew's is perhaps most noteworthy for the many stained glass windows > 710137 dating from the 19th century and executed by the best workshops of that time: the east window > 710137 - 710144 was made by William Wailes, and the O'Connor Brothers designed the windows set into the west wall > 710153. The church is kept locked but a key is available. For more information see: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/westbradenham/westbradenham.htm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/b363a4cc-1775-4737-82ce-4e130949b2d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/b363a4cc-1775-4737-82ce-4e130949b2d8.jpg) by [Evelyn Simak](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14840) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit West End Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975849562) - Top hotels in West End - Top Holiday Rentals in West End ![Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1500/1411/64437237_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa Honingham Road Norwich England £117 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mid-Norfolk Railway - Hardingham Station and Congo ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (697 reviews) Spotless room, great staff, great facilities Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=1411&PinnedHotelID=1411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849562) ![Holiday Inn Express Norwich by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1562900/1562839/d41f97fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Norwich by IHG Drayton High Rd Norwich England £56 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sweetbriar Marshes and Anderson's ... 8/10 Very Good! (791 reviews) Great stay Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1562839&PinnedHotelID=1562839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849562) ![Best Western George Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2100/2080/ecfb7b7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western George Hotel Station Street Norfolk Swaffham England £60 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Swaffham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (323 reviews) Lovely hotel , bit noisy . Clean and friendly Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2080&PinnedHotelID=2080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849562) [See all 1,083 properties in West End](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975849562) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Number 10 The Abbey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20420000/20418100/20418002/896b7aaa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Number 10 The Abbey 10 Church Street Wymondham England Stay at this luxury apartment in Wymondham. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness centre and concierge services. Popular attractions Wymondham Abbey and Mid-Norfolk ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) The shower around the bottom on the tiles needed a good clean, but the room we had was very good Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wymondham-Hotels-Number-10-The-Abbey.h20418002.Hotel-Information) ![Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93320000/93316600/93316542/16851d1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oriental Garden Pod. Set in our gorgeous garden of bonsai, pagoda and koi pond. Swaffham England Stay at this cabin in Swaffham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Swaffham Museum and Market Square are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews) Absolutely loved the stay there, very clean and warm and the garden was gorgeous Ian and caz were so lovely and recommended a lot of places to go. We will be back there again next year Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaffham-Hotels-Oriental-Garden-Pod-Set-In-A-Gorgeous-Garden-Of-Bonsai.h93316542.Hotel-Information) ![The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33596600/33596590/ccf3b0cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grange Manor House, Norfolk - perfect for large family gatherings. Setchey Norfolk Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Middleton Hall Golf Club and ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews) Everything was great, really enjoyed the house, so well set up, host was excellent. Would definitely recommend for a family/friends gathering. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check West End hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975849562&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Elveden Estate You can find out about the history of Elveden with a visit to Elveden Estate. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Elveden-Estate-Thetford.d553248621532509384.Attraction) #### Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre You can take time to visit Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre during your travels to Harling. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpe-Woodlands-Adventure-Centre-Thetford.d553248622817051254.Attraction) #### Richmond Park Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Watton at Richmond Park Golf Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Park-Golf-Club-Thetford.d6239993.Attraction) #### Dad's Army Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dad's Army Museum in Thetford. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dads-Army-Museum-Thetford.d553248621532509388.Attraction) #### Lynford's Stag and Arboretum Enjoy an outing to Lynford's Stag and Arboretum during your stay in Lynford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lynfords-Stag-And-Arboretum-Thetford.d553248622834354689.Attraction) #### Wayland Wood Explore the great outdoors at Wayland Wood, a lovely green space in Merton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wayland-Wood-Thetford.d6239997.Attraction) ## Cities near West End ![Attractive village sign in Swaffham Prior, Cambridgeshire, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4785/5041d295-eb56-43a4-b698-0a0d3f438056.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Swaffham ![Cute river boating with wildlife! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5451/e2994ff6-3e46-479d-8ce1-6827e17fc941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thetford ![Looking from Bylaugh over the Wensum Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144883/7ff5fc83-54bf-46cf-bf8f-6e9f0a0a9ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [BenBudworth (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:BenBudworth&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Dereham ![Grade I listed The church dates mainly from the 14th and 15th century, the west tower was rebuilt in 1864. There is a west tower, nave, chancel, north and south aisles and clerestory, north vestry, and south-west Chapel. The church is built in flint and stone with some checker work. The tower has an embattled parapet with crocketted pinnacles, the octagonal tower Lantern was added in the 19th century. The east end of the nave has a small Sanctus bellcote on the roof. The nave has north and south aisles of four bays with further bays for the north Chapel. The clerestory was added in the 15th century. There is a fine 15th century hammerbeam roof with carved Angels and original colouring. In the chancel, there is a 19th-century reredos with a painting of "The raising of Lazarus". The east window has glass by De la Roche of Paris, 1844. The pulpit is octagonal, with tester from 1636, and there is a 14th century piscina in the north east Chapel. There are several brasses in the church, however these are covered by carpet. The interior of the church has been whitewashed, including the coved chancel ceiling. There is a small two manual organ which was installed in 1990.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010422/f4a6a34f-d773-4395-8097-d43947cc52c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Necton - Cities near West End - Places of interest [Swaffham](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaffham.dx4785)[Thetford](https://expedia.co.uk/Thetford.dx5451)[Dereham](https://expedia.co.uk/Dereham.dx6144883)[Necton](https://expedia.co.uk/Necton.dx3000010422) - [Sandringham House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandringham-House-Sandringham.d6087531.Attraction) - [University of East Anglia ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-East-Anglia-Norwich.d6094559.Attraction) - [Norfolk Coast ](https://expedia.co.uk/Norfolk-Coast-England.d553248635997949832.Attraction) - [Snetterton Race Circuit ](https://expedia.co.uk/Snetterton-Race-Circuit-Norwich.d553248621561945992.Attraction) - [Oxburgh Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oxburgh-Hall-Kings-Lynn.d6232805.Attraction) - [Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ](https://expedia.co.uk/Norfolk-Norwich-University-Hospital-NHS-Foundation-Trust-Norwich.d553248635998085798.Attraction) - [Earlham Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Earlham-Park-Earlham.d553248621555971889.Attraction) - [The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Shrine-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Walsingham-Walsingham.d553248621532509438.Attraction) - [UEA Sportspark ](https://expedia.co.uk/UEA-Sportspark-Earlham.d553248621555971887.Attraction) - [Banham Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Banham-Zoo-Norwich.d553248621563229033.Attraction) - [Adrian Flux Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Adrian-Flux-Arena-Kings-Lynn.d553248621561946050.Attraction) - [Houghton Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Houghton-Hall-Kings-Lynn.d553248621533025541.Attraction) - [High Lodge Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Lodge-Visitor-Centre-Brandon.d553248621561945712.Attraction) - [Castle Rising ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Rising-Kings-Lynn.d553248621532509411.Attraction) - [Downham Market Town Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Downham-Market-Town-Hall-Downham-Market.d553248621561945716.Attraction) - [ROARR! 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