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
Beer Festival Kitchen
Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
The duo that are Beer Festival Kitchen are rocking up to do burgers, dogs and loaded fries this… The duo that are Beer Festival Kitchen are rocking up to do burgers, dogs and loaded fries…
Friendship Table
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.
Friendship Table
Date: 18th Nov - 18th Nov 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.
Moco Kitchen
Date: 11th Dec - 11th Dec 2026
Enjoy delicious Tacos, Bao Buns, Nuggets and more from Moco Kitchen with us 5-8pm. We'll have the… Enjoy delicious Tacos, Bao Buns, Nuggets and more from Moco Kitchen with us 5-8pm. We'll have…
Featured Businesses in Dereham
Carrick’s at Castle Farm
5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum 5* Bed and Breakfast on the River Wensum
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…
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…
Trending Items
Date: 7th Dec - 7th Dec 2026
Lace up your boots and come and ‘Hoof it’ around Honingham with us. Lace up your boots and come and ‘Hoof it’ around Honingham with us.
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 May - 25th May 2027
Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live music.… Our beer festival is back bigger and better. Beer. BBQ. Camping. Street food. Bakery. Live…
Date: 1st Dec - 1st Dec 2026
Join us to make a stunning, abundant Christmas wreath in this exclusive masterclass where you will… Join us to make a stunning, abundant Christmas wreath in this exclusive masterclass where you…
Luxury Christmas Wreath Workshop
Date: 1st Dec - 1st Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 1st Dec 2026
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