It lies deep within Breckland forestry land between the Stanford Training Area and Thetford Forest.

Lynford was served by a Roman Catholic chapel of ease, now in the care of the Norfolk Churches Trust.

[2] Our Lady of Consolation and Saint Stephen was joined to St Mary's Catholic Church in Thetford.

[3] Lynford Hall, which is actually closer to Mundford, was rebuilt in the 19th century by Stephens Lyne-Stephens who was known as the richest commoner in England.

[5] Grimes Graves, the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Great Britain, lie a mile to the south.