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Thompson Water

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Thompson Water, Carr and Common is a 154.7-hectare (382-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Thetford in Norfolk, England. Most of it is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust as Thompson Common. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, and part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation.

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Weather at Thompson Water

H: 65° L: 53°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
54°
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Feels like 50°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
78%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
57°
3 AM
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57°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 PM
Sunny
65°
6 PM
Cloudy
64°
9 PM
Clear
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thompson Water?
Thompson Water is a lake in East of England.
Can you swim at Thompson Water?
There is no fixed answer for Thompson Water: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Thompson Water in East of England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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East of England

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