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
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!
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…
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
Christmas
Date: 12th Dec - 13th Dec 2026
Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham! Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham!
Christmas
Date: 19th Dec - 24th Dec 2026
Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham! Enjoy the Magic of Christmas at Bressingham!
Christmas Foodie Gifts Cooking Class
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…
Date: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
Christmas wreath and foodie gifts course is perfect for anyone who wants to create something… Christmas wreath and foodie gifts course is perfect for anyone who wants to create something…
Featured Businesses in Diss
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…
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…
Banham Zoo
Wild Adventures Await! Wild Adventures Await!
Wingfield Barns
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Trending Items
Date: 29th Nov - 29th Nov 2026
Join us at The Bressingham Gardens this winter for a few peaceful hours of creativity, warmth and… Join us at The Bressingham Gardens this winter for a few peaceful hours of creativity, warmth…
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…
Guest Chef Course-Authentic Indian Cookery Course
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 5th Dec 2026
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
Date: 27th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
Join us at The Bressingham Gardens this winter for a few peaceful hours of creativity, warmth and… Join us at The Bressingham Gardens this winter for a few peaceful hours of creativity, warmth…
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