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Downham Market
Downham Market is a market town on the edge of the Fens in Norfolk, England, 11 miles south of King’s Lynn and 30 miles north of Cambridge. It is on the railway line between King’s Lynn and London Kings Cross.
The town, known as ‘Gingerbread Town’ because of the local carrstone used for buildings since medieval times, has a Victorian clock tower and medieval parish church, dedicated to St Edmund, who is also reflected in the town sign.
Downham Market is known as place Charles I hid after the Battle of Naseby.
Top Attractions in Downham Market
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart… Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the…
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…
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 Downham Market
Meet the Artist - Glynis Pierson
Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026
Glynis Pierson's fantastic gallery is at Welney throughout July and August. She will be in person… Glynis Pierson's fantastic gallery is at Welney throughout July and August. She will be in…
Sketching birds with Martin Gibbons
Date: 12th Jul - 12th Jul 2026
A workshop with esteemed Norfolk wildlife artist, Martin Gibbons, exploring techniques for… A workshop with esteemed Norfolk wildlife artist, Martin Gibbons, exploring techniques for…
David Lindo - Urban Birder 20th Anniversary…
Date: 4th Jul - 4th Jul 2026
Join David Lindo celebrating his 20th anniversary as The Urban Birder with a FREE birdwalk hosted… Join David Lindo celebrating his 20th anniversary as The Urban Birder with a FREE birdwalk…
Glynis Pierson in our gallery
Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026
Our gallery hosts the work of artist Glynis Pierson throughout July and August, treat yourself to a… Our gallery hosts the work of artist Glynis Pierson throughout July and August, treat yourself…
Featured Businesses in Downham Market
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre - Stow Bardolph
A wonderful farm park for the whole family to enjoy
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart… Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the…
WWT Welney Wetland Centre
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…
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 Itineraries in Downham Market
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
Trending Items
Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026
Glynis Pierson's fantastic gallery is at Welney throughout July and August. She will be in person… Glynis Pierson's fantastic gallery is at Welney throughout July and August. She will be in…
Meet the Artist - Glynis Pierson
Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026
Expiry Date: 1st Jul 2026
Date: 8th Jul - 8th Jul 2026
Join local dragonfly expert, David Chandler, for an introduction to dragonfly and damselfly… Join local dragonfly expert, David Chandler, for an introduction to dragonfly and damselfly…
Dragonfly & damselfly workshop
Date: 8th Jul - 8th Jul 2026
Expiry Date: 8th Jul 2026
Date: 11th Jul - 11th Jul 2026
Our gallery hosts the work of artist Martin Gibbons throughout July and August, treat yourself to a… Our gallery hosts the work of artist Martin Gibbons throughout July and August, treat yourself…
Martin Gibbons in our gallery
Date: 11th Jul - 11th Jul 2026
Expiry Date: 11th Jul 2026
Date: 12th Sept - 12th Sept 2026
Join us for a memorable evening getting closer to our nocturnal wildlife. Join us for a memorable evening getting closer to our nocturnal wildlife.
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