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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
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…
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…
Featured Events in Downham Market
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
Join us for a gentle stroll through the woods with our fungi expert, Jenny. We’ll admire the… Join us for a gentle stroll through the woods with our fungi expert, Jenny. We’ll admire the…
The Jungle Book
Date: 24th Aug - 24th Aug 2026
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical… Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining…
Nature Walk – Red Deer Rut
Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
At this special time of year, we hope to hear the powerful roars of the red deer stags as they call… At this special time of year, we hope to hear the powerful roars of the red deer stags as they…
As You Like It
Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes,… Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their…
Featured Businesses in Downham Market
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…
Methwold Old Vicarage
A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old Vicarage… A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old…
Methwold Old Vicarage
A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old Vicarage…
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…
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…
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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…
Date: 17th Jul - 19th 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: 17th Jul - 19th Jul 2026
Expiry Date: 17th Jul 2026
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…
Date: 18th Jul - 18th Jul 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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