Swaffham
Brecks + Tutankhamun
Swaffham
A historic market town in the Brecks in Norfolk, England, Swaffham is 28 miles west of Norwich and 12 miles east of King’s Lynn.
Swaffham has a large market place, many attractive Georgian buildings and an impressive Butter Cross, a legacy of the town’s wool prosperity during the 14th and15th centuries. Atop the dome is a statue of Roman goddess Ceres, the goddess of agriculture.
The town centre hosts the Saturday market with lots of local produce, and also Swaffham Museum – discover more about local boy Howard Carter, the archaeologist who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt.
Top Attractions in Swaffham
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Norfolk Paddle Adventure
Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader
Norfolk Paddle Adventure
Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader
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 Swaffham
Date: 5th Nov - 8th Nov 2026
Three nights to exhale. To soften the nervous system. To move, release, rest and return to… Three nights to exhale. To soften the nervous system. To move, release, rest and return to…
Willow Star with Lights Workshop at West Lexham
Date: 14th Nov - 14th Nov 2026
Join us for a creative day at the beautiful West Lexham Manor and weave your own willow star… Join us for a creative day at the beautiful West Lexham Manor and weave your own willow star…
Vitalise Energy Healing Training
Date: 22nd Nov - 22nd Nov 2026
Vitalise is an accessible healing technique designed for everyone. Through a simple five-minute… Vitalise is an accessible healing technique designed for everyone. Through a simple…
Featured Businesses in Swaffham
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens… West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays,…
West Lexham Retreat
West Lexham healing retreat in Norfolk is set within woodland and water. Restorative stays, gardens…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful… 'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the…
Get Away Hide Away
'Get Away Hide Away' is a small family-built and run glamping site tucked away in the beautiful…
Nightingale Cottage
Well equipped, comfortable cottage with 3 separate bedrooms and delightful, secure courtyard… Well equipped, comfortable cottage with 3 separate bedrooms and delightful, secure courtyard…
Nightingale Cottage
Well equipped, comfortable cottage with 3 separate bedrooms and delightful, secure courtyard…
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Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa
Enjoy access to 5 star facilities and luxurious hot tub lodge accommodation with full self catering… Enjoy access to 5 star facilities and luxurious hot tub lodge accommodation with full self…
Norfolk Woods Resort & Spa
Enjoy access to 5 star facilities and luxurious hot tub lodge accommodation with full self catering…
Date: 5th Nov - 8th Nov 2026
Three nights to exhale. To soften the nervous system. To move, release, rest and return to… Three nights to exhale. To soften the nervous system. To move, release, rest and return to…
Beyond Immersive – A Boutique Yoga Retreat With Sue Yen Wan
Date: 5th Nov - 8th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 8th Nov 2026
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090. Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
Castle Acre Priory
Explore one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
West Lexham comes into its own in late October. The grounds are at their most atmospheric, the… West Lexham comes into its own in late October. The grounds are at their most atmospheric, the…
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