Dereham
Heritage + railway
Dereham
Dereham, or East Dereham as it’s historically known, is a lovely market town in the exact middle of Norfolk, England, so is an excellent base from which to explore the county.
The town is on the A47, 15 miles west of Norwich and 25 miles east of King’s Lynn, and lies on the site of a monastery said to have been founded by Saint Withburga in the seventh century.
Dereham – literally ‘town of deer’ - is a terminus of the heritage steam Mid Norfolk Railway, a scenic countryside line to Wroxham in the Broads National Park. Nearby is Hirsty’s Family Fun Park.
Top Attractions in Dereham
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms… Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Featured Events in Dereham
FLUID: An Art Collection Revealed After 30 Years
Date: 1st Nov - 1st Nov 2026
The story behind FLUID — The First Art Exhibition of Andy Simler The story behind FLUID — The First Art Exhibition of Andy Simler
The Polar Express
Date: 18th Dec - 23rd Dec 2026
At the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we wholeheartedly believe in the magic of Christmas. That's why we're… At the Mid-Norfolk Railway, we wholeheartedly believe in the magic of Christmas. That's why…
Pints + Hen House Kitchen
Date: 6th Dec - 6th Dec 2026
We are thrilled to have the Hen House Kitchen rocking up at the taproom delivering all manner of… We are thrilled to have the Hen House Kitchen rocking up at the taproom delivering all manner…
Friendship Table
Date: 30th Sept - 30th Sept 2026
Pull up a chair, there’s always room at our Friendship Table. Pull up a chair, there’s always room at our Friendship Table.
Featured Businesses in Dereham
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms… Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
The Brisley Bell
Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful… 'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful…
Carrick’s at Castle Farm
5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum 5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum
Trending Items
Date: 6th Dec - 6th Dec 2026
Come get your Christmas gifts and play on the raffle to win big. Come get your Christmas gifts and play on the raffle to win big.
Hen House Kitchen + Christmas Shopping
Date: 6th Dec - 6th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 6th Dec 2026
Date: 9th Dec - 9th Dec 2026
Pull up a chair, there’s always room at our Friendship Table. Pull up a chair, there’s always room at our Friendship Table.
Date: 18th Jul - 31st Oct 2026
Something very strange has happened at Pensthorpe… Something very strange has happened at Pensthorpe…
Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026
Two-hour guided green-wood knife carving session by the River Thet with snacks and a two-whisky… Two-hour guided green-wood knife carving session by the River Thet with snacks and a…
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