1 hour audio tour of Dads Army filming locations used in the original TV series in the Norfolk town of Thetford.
Ages: Adults, All Ages, Kids
Tour Type: Audio Tour
Language: English
Tour Length: 1.3 miles
Step back into the world of Dad’s Army on this self-guided VoiceMap audio walking tour through Thetford, the real-life setting for the fictional town of Walmington-on-Sea. Using your smartphone and headphones, you’ll follow a carefully mapped route around the town, with expert commentary automatically playing at each location as you arrive.
From 1968 to 1977, Thetford became the outdoor filming base for one of Britain’s most loved sitcoms, with the cast and crew returning year after year to bring the Home Guard platoon to life. On this tour, you’ll visit the exact spots where classic scenes were filmed, while hearing behind-the-scenes stories, production insights and memorable moments from the series.
The audio experience allows you to explore at your own pace, starting whenever it suits you and pausing along the way to take in the surroundings. As well as uncovering Dad’s Army filming locations, you’ll also gain an insight into Thetford’s wider history, from notable landmarks to unexpected connections beyond the show.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the series for the first time, this flexible audio tour offers an engaging way to experience both the comedy classic and the historic town that brought it to life.
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Thetford Guildhall – Walmington Town Hall
Your audio guide introduces the building used as the Town Hall in The Captain’s Car and Time On My Hands.
Clock Tower – Paratrooper Scene
Hear the story behind the famous scene featuring the mysterious German paratrooper.
Mill Lane – The Deadly Attachment
Listen as the narration brings to life Lance Corporal Jones’ unforgettable march.
Old Bury Road – Free Polish Club
Discover how this location was transformed for The Face On The Poster.
Nether Row – Key Filming Street
Explore one of the most recognisable filming areas, featured in multiple episodes.
The Bell Hotel
Find out where the cast stayed during filming and hear stories from their time in Thetford.
Dad’s Army Murals
Your audio guide points out murals celebrating the show’s iconic characters.
Captain Mainwaring Statue
Pause at the riverside statue and learn about its significance and unveiling.
J. Jones Family Butchers
Hear how this location connects to one of the show’s most memorable characters.
Historic Thetford Landmarks
The tour also highlights statues of Thomas Paine and Maharaja Duleep Singh, adding context to the town’s rich history.
Planning to spend more time in Thetford around your tour? Turn it into a full break with these helpful travel tips.
Accommodation
If you’re staying overnight, find a wide range of hotels and guesthouses on Booking.com – click here. From historic inns to modern hotels near the station, there are options for every budget.
Train Travel
Coming by rail? Booking early through Trainline can often save you money and help secure the best fares for your journey.
Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies.
Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult
Focus on your surroundings, not the screen
SmartGuide’s audio tour app uses GPS to play audio automatically, at the right time and place. Just install the app, then download your tour and go to the starting point to begin your walk, drive, cycle, train trip or even boat ride.
Follow a route with turn-by-turn-directions
Tours follow a route from a fixed starting point. This is how we provide turn-by-turn directions. But you can use Resume to pick up a tour from the closest location whenever you like.
Listen as many times as you like
You can listen to your tours as often as you like using the Voicemap app. Your access to the audio tour doesn’t expire.
Take virtual tours anywhere
You can also listen to tours at home – or anywhere else. Once the tour is download just select each location for the commentary.
Use Voicemap offline
The Voicemap app works entirely offline if there’s no data connection, so you don’t have to pay roaming fees. Just download the tour over WiFi before you get started.
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