Open November 27th 2026
The museum will be open from 4:30pm until 7:30pm as part of the Thetford Christmas lights switch on.

The museum will be open from 4:30pm until 7:30pm as part of the Thetford Christmas lights switch on.
Come & visit the Dad`s Army Museum in Thetford (better known as Walmington on Sea) and learn the story of the hit BBC television series. Opening times etc listed on our Home page and see our weekly update .Follow us on Facebook Dad`s Army Museum Thetford
Museum update November 2nd-November 16
Museum closed Monday (2nd)-Friday (6th).
Saturday 7th.Museum open 10am-3pm.
Sunday 8th.Museum closed.
Monday 9th-13th.Museum closed.
Saturday 14th.Museum open 10am-3pm
We will in London taking part in the Lord Mayor`s Parade, see us on iplayer, we are float 28
Sunday 15th.Museum closed.
2026 season. March 14th-December 5th
Opening days & times Saturdays 10am-3pm.
Sundays in July & August10am-1pm.
Tuesdays in Norfolk school holidays 10am-2pm
Address. The Old Fire Station, Cage Lane, Thetford, IP24 2DS
No car parking on site but several free car parks near.
Wheelchair friendly.
Jones`s van on display at the Charles Burrell Museum (subject to availablity)
Registered charity 1139465
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Telephone 07721931795
Entry Free. Dogs welcome (but sorry not in the tea room)
All openings subject to volunteer availability.
Website
dadsarmythetford.org.uk
Web shop
Tour tickets
Dad`s Army Museum event tickets from TicketSource.
Audio tour.