Downham Market
Carrstone + royalty
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
Christmas Crib Service
Date: 24th Dec - 24th Dec 2026
A family crib service held in the Nativity Barn with all the animals. A family crib service held in the Nativity Barn with all the animals.
Visit Father Christmas at the Farm
Date: 5th Dec - 23rd Dec 2026
All Father Christmas tickets include your day (10am- 5pm) at the Farm as well as meeting Father… All Father Christmas tickets include your day (10am- 5pm) at the Farm as well as meeting…
00 Pizza Co
Date: 12th Dec - 13th Dec 2026
Huw’s rocking up with his horsebox Pizzeria slinging some a delicious Neapolitan slices Huw’s rocking up with his horsebox Pizzeria slinging some a delicious Neapolitan slices
Welney After Hours
Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 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.
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…
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…
Featured Itineraries in Downham Market
Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages… Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful…
Trending Items
Date: 20th Dec - 20th Dec 2026
Our last Tap Days weekend of the year which means we draw the raffle! Our last Tap Days weekend of the year which means we draw the raffle!
Hen House Kitchen + Last Minute Gifting
Date: 20th Dec - 20th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 20th Dec 2026
Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
Come get your Christmas gifts and play on the raffle to win big. Shop with a pint in hand! Come get your Christmas gifts and play on the raffle to win big. Shop with a pint in hand!
Beer Festival Kitchen + Christmas Shopping
Date: 19th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
Expiry Date: 19th Dec 2026
Date: 27th Nov - 27th Nov 2026
As Duration mark another loop around the sun it’s time to celebrate with you our nearest and… As Duration mark another loop around the sun it’s time to celebrate with you our nearest and…
Thanksgiving Party – Duration is 7!
Date: 27th Nov - 27th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 27th Nov 2026
Date: 22nd Nov - 22nd Nov 2026
We are thrilled to have the Hen House Kitchen rocking up at the taproom on Sunday 26 April 12-6pm… We are thrilled to have the Hen House Kitchen rocking up at the taproom on Sunday 26 April…
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