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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.

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Top Attractions in Dereham

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The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

001 the brisley bell accom
Accommodation

The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

001 fullers mill gardens

An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…

001 fullers mill gardens
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Fullers Mill Garden

An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…

Featured Events in Dereham

Murder mystery train mnr

Date: 4th Jul - 4th Jul 2026

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening of suspense, laughter, and mystery with Murderous Nights…

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Family

Murder Mystery Trains

Date: 4th Jul - 4th Jul 2026

Murder mystery train mnr

Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening of suspense, laughter, and mystery with Murderous Nights…

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Family

Murder Mystery Trains

Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026

Classic car day mid norfolk railway

Date: 12th Jul - 12th Jul 2026

Take a trip down memory lane with us...

Classic car day mid norfolk railway
Family

Classic Car Day

Date: 12th Jul - 12th Jul 2026

1940s weekend mid norfolk railway

Date: 1st Aug - 2nd Aug 2026

Our beloved 1940s Weekend is back in 2026 – bigger and better than ever! Join us on Saturday,…

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1940s Weekend

Date: 1st Aug - 2nd Aug 2026

Featured Businesses in Dereham

001 carricks at castle farm swanton morley

5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum

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Carrick’s at Castle Farm

5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum

001 the brisley bell accom
Accommodation

The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

001 the brisley bell accom
Accommodation

The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

001 fullers mill gardens

An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…

001 fullers mill gardens
Attractions

Fullers Mill Garden

An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…

001 oak farm cottage
Accommodation

Oak Farm Cottage

Comfortable self catering barn conversion with own swimming pool sleeping up to 6 guests

001 oak farm cottage
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Oak Farm Cottage

Comfortable self catering barn conversion with own swimming pool sleeping up to 6 guests

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