Norfolk Army Cadets

Norfolk Army Cadets offers fun, friends, and challenges that build confidence and skills for life. Aged 12–18? Join us and discover the best thing you’ve ever done!

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FUN, FRIENDSHIP, ACTION AND ADVENTURE

At Norfolk Army Cadets, we’re dedicated to bringing young people across Norfolk together, inspiring them to realise their full potential. Through fun, challenging activities, we teach lifelong skills, build confidence, and help every cadet become the best version of themselves — all while making a positive impact in our local communities.

Discover what the cadet experience has to offer. Get in touch today to find out how you can join us!

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Acle

High School
Acle Academy
South Walsham Road
Acle
ACLE
Norfolk
NR13 3ER

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Attleborough

Attleborough Primary School
Attleborough Primary School
18-20 Besthorpe Road
ATTLEBOROUGH
Norfolk
NR17 2NA

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Aylsham

Aylsham ACF
The Old Drill Hall
Cawston Road
AYLSHAM
Norfolk
NR11 6BX

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Aylsham Road

Army Reserve Centre
Army Reserve
325 Aylsham Road
NORWICH
Norfolk
NR3 2AB

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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City of Norwich All Saints Green Detachment

Cadet Centre

ALL SAINTS GREEN
Norfolk
NR1 3NA

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Cromer

Cadet Hut
Cromer Academy
Norwich Road
CROMER
Norfolk
NR27 0EX

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Parade Times: Tuesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Dereham

Cadet Centre
44 Norwich Street
DEREHAM
Norfolk
NR19 1AD

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Diss

Cadet Centre
Sunnyside
DISS
Norfolk
IP22 4DS

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Parade Times: Wednesday, Friday: Temporarily alternate Wednesday/ Friday nights 19:00-21:30 at Salvation Army opposite
Status: Open to new cadets

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Downham Market

Cadet Centre
Bexwell Road
DOWNHAM MARKET
Norfolk
PE38 9LX

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tues 7pm - 930pm
Status: Open to new cadets

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Fakenham

ACF Hut
Duke of Lancaster Academy
Highfield Road
FAKENHAM
Norfolk
NR21 9DQ

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Gorleston

Cadet Centre (Rear of Three Tuns)
Garnham Road
Gorleston
GREAT YARMOUTH
Norfolk
NR31 6PB

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Harleston

Cadet Hut
24 Station Hill
HARLESTON
Norfolk
IP20 9ES

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Kings Lynn

Cadet Centre
Loke Road
KING'S LYNN
Norfolk
PE30 2BP

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100 hrs
Status: Open to new cadets

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Loddon

Loddon ACF
Drill Hall
Bungay Road
LODDON
Norfolk
NR14 6JS

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Long Stratton

Long Stratton High School
Long Stratton High School
Manor Road
LONG STRATTON
Norfolk
NR15 2XR

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Catton

Joint Cadet Centre
Catton Detachment
CNA Battery
Constitution Hill
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 7RA

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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North Walsham

Secondary School
North Walsham High School
Spenser Avenue
NORTH WALSHAM
Norfolk
NR28 9HZ

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Parade Times: Wednesday: Wednesday: 1930-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Thetford

Cadet Training Centre
Croxton Road
THETFORD
Norfolk
IP24 1LH

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Swaffham

Cadet Centre
Sporle Road
SWAFFHAM
Norfolk
PE37 7HL

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2100
Status: Open to new cadets

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Watton

Cadet Centre
Elworthy Close
WATTON
Norfolk
IP25 6HP

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Parade Times: Tuesday: Tuesday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Wymondham

Drill Hall
Pople Street
WYMONDHAM
Norfolk
NR18 0PS

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Parade Times: Monday: Monday: 1900-2130
Status: Open to new cadets

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Our stats

584+

Cadets

145+

Adult Volunteers

20

Detachments

Key Information & Teams

Colonel K Malin

County Commandant

Lieutenant Colonel G Bagge

Deputy County Commandant

Major R W Gibbs

Chief Executive Officer

RSMI T Brown

Regimental Sergeant Major

  • Success Stories

    We’re so proud to earn Silver for Norfolk! 36 miles of hills, hail, rain, and sun – it pushed us to the limit, but our morale never dropped. An amazing challenge for a great cause, and an experience we’ll never forget!

    Latest News & Media Updates

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      Contact Information

      Norfolk Army Cadet Force
      Cadet Centre
      Norwich Street
      Dereham
      Norfolk
      NR19 1AD
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