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Visit Banham Zoo car-free
It takes a little planning to visit Banham Zoo car-free.
Taxis can be booked in advance from: Eccles Road, Attleborough, Thetford or Diss train stations. There are also some buses.
Check our recommended route (link below) for step-by-step directions.
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Book a taxi from Eccles Road, Attleborough or Diss train stations. There is a taxi rank at Thetford train station run by A2B and Perry’s.
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Getting to Banham Zoo car-free
Here's our recommended route to Banham Zoo. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Norwich
Bus 37A runs a couple of times per day (none Sundays).
At other times of day catch a train to Attleborough (20 mins) or Eccles Road (25 mins) and change.
From Eccles Road
There are direct trains to Eccles Road from: Attleborough (5 mins), Thetford (15 mins), Norwich (25 mins) or Ely (35 mins). Search for train times and cheaper tickets with Good Journey.
Book a taxi. The journey should take 5-10 minutes.
From Attleborough
There are direct trains to Attleborough from: Wymondham (15 mins) and Norwich (20 mins). Search for train times and cheaper tickets with Good Journey.
Turquoise Line bus 13 runs frequently to Attleborough from Wymondham (20 mins), Norwich (65 mins) and Sprixworth (95 mins).
From Thetford
There are direct trains to Thetford from: Ely (20 mins), Norwich (30 mins), Cambridge (40 mins) and Peterborough (55 mins). Search for train times and cheaper tickets with Good Journey.
Bus 84 and bus 86 run direct to Thetford from Bury St Edmunds (30 mins).
From Diss
There are direct trains to Diss from: Stowmarket (10 mins), Norwich (15 mins), Ipswich (20 mins), Manningtree (30 mins) and Colchester (45 mins). Search for train times and cheaper tickets with Good Journey.
Otherwise book a taxi. The journey should take about 20 minutes.
About Banham Zoo
Join us for a wild day out at Banham Zoo. Witness our incredible animals up close during daily feeding talks. Be captivated by our Birds of the World Display, where macaws, hawks, and owls showcase their natural behaviours. Explore the Tropical House, home to exotic birds and plants from South America, and embark on an unforgettable journey around Tiger Territory.
There is something for everyone at Banham Zoo. Play, learn and discover more about our natural world, find out more about our conservation initiatives and breeding programmes, and reconnect with the animals you know and love.
For any queries about visiting contact Banham Zoo on 01953 887771 or [email protected]
Address: Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norwich, NR16 2HE. Visit Website