Diss
Mere + Betjeman
Diss
Diss is a lovely market town focused around a historic mere in Norfolk, England, and is on the Inter City main line between London and Norwich.
The town, in the River Waveney Valley, is a lively mix of independent shops, pubs and cafes with a 14th century church and an 1850s Corn Hall recently refurbished as an excellent theatre, event and cinema space.
Sir John Betjeman wrote: ‘Dear Mary, Yes, it will be bliss, To go with you by train to Diss.’
Diss is an Anglo-Saxon word for ditch or embankment.
Nearby is the 100th Bomb Group Museum at Thorpe Abbotts.
Top Attractions in Diss
Banham Zoo
Wild Adventures Await! Wild Adventures Await!
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…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961. Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Featured Events in Diss
Tapas Cooking Class
Date: 7th Oct - 7th Oct 2026
Join our hands-on Spanish Tapas Cooking Course and learn to make a range of colourful and… Join our hands-on Spanish Tapas Cooking Course and learn to make a range of colourful and…
Sourdough Bread Baking Course
Date: 10th Oct - 10th Oct 2026
Learn the art of sourdough bread baking from the team at Acre Bakery, at our Cookery School in this… Learn the art of sourdough bread baking from the team at Acre Bakery, at our Cookery School in…
Authentic Mexican Cooking Course
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026
Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican cuisine with our full day cooking course at our renowned… Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican cuisine with our full day cooking course at our…
Guest Chef Course-Authentic Indian Cookery Course
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Our Introduction to Simple Indian Cooking course, with Padmaja Kochera, will introduce you to… Our Introduction to Simple Indian Cooking course, with Padmaja Kochera, will introduce you to…
Featured Businesses in Diss
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…
Banham Zoo
Wild Adventures Await! Wild Adventures Await!
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961. Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Manor Farm
This traditional thatched and timber-framed farmhouse retains its original lavish oak partitions… This traditional thatched and timber-framed farmhouse retains its original lavish oak…
Manor Farm
This traditional thatched and timber-framed farmhouse retains its original lavish oak partitions…
Trending Items
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Experience the exotic flavours and aromas of Thailand with Yui's new cooking course, where Yui will… Experience the exotic flavours and aromas of Thailand with Yui's new cooking course, where Yui…
Taste of Thailand Cooking Course with Yui Miles
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 12th Dec 2026
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961. Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Welcome to the home of Bressingham Steam & Gardens, generations of fun for everyone since 1961.
Date: 16th Dec - 16th Dec 2026
Our Christmas Foodie Gifts Cooking Course is perfect for anyone who loves cooking and wants to gift… Our Christmas Foodie Gifts Cooking Course is perfect for anyone who loves cooking and wants to…
Christmas Foodie Gifts Cooking Class
Date: 16th Dec - 16th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 16th Dec 2026
Bressingham Hall
A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering… A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering…
Bressingham Hall
A beautifully restored Regency home set within 17 acres of world-renowned gardens, offering…
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