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
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…
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.
Featured Events in Diss
Halloween
Date: 27th Oct - 29th Oct 2026
Get ready for a spooktacular time this October! Get ready for a spooktacular time this October!
Date: 30th Oct - 30th Oct 2026
Enjoy a spectacular Firework display and a turn on the Gallopers! Enjoy a spectacular Firework display and a turn on the Gallopers!
Taste of Thailand Cooking Course with Yui Miles
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…
Christmas
Date: 19th Dec - 24th Dec 2026
Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham! Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham!
Featured Businesses in Diss
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…
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…
Wingfield Barns
Events, Theatre, Arts Venue and Community Hub Events, Theatre, Arts Venue and Community Hub
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.
Trending Items
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Join Yui Miles for a fun and informative afternoon learning how to make delicious homemade Dim Sum. Join Yui Miles for a fun and informative afternoon learning how to make delicious homemade Dim…
Wingfield Barns
Events, Theatre, Arts Venue and Community Hub Events, Theatre, Arts Venue and Community Hub
Rainy Day Guarantee
Rain or shine, we've got you covered with our Rainy-Day Guarantee! Rain or shine, we've got you covered with our Rainy-Day Guarantee!
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026
Get ready for a spooktacular time this October! Get ready for a spooktacular time this October!
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