Visit Breckland - Dereham

n the geographical centre of Norfolk, with easy access to the city of Norwich
and the coast, Dereham is the perfect place to base yourself during your visit
to Norfolk.
Saint Withburga founded a monastery at Dereham and a spring appeared at
the spot where her grave had been and it is still there today, at the western
end of the Church.

There are several C16th and C17th century buildings in the town, the most
striking being Bishop Bonner’s Cottages and sits just beside the Church-Yard,
in the shadow of the Bell Tower.
Lots of Georgian and Victorian buildings survive in Dereham too and a
Tuesday and a Friday Market, butchers’, cafes, jeweller’s and several other
independent retailers too.
If you are looking to get out into the countryside, the Nar Valley Way and
Wensum Way both pass nearby at Gressenhall and Hoe Rough or Scarning
Fenn are also a great places to spend time enjoying the natural world.