Swaffham is a picturesque market town in the west of Norfolk. It became famous as one of the principal filming locations for the ITV television series Kingdom from 2007 to 2009.
The town grew to prominence during mediaeval times based on local agriculture. Historically a town whose prosperity came from sheep and wool and thus the town has an unusually large market place (for the population). Whilst many of the buildings have Georgian and Victorian facades on older mediaeval buildings.
- Swaffham Museum, 4 London St, Swaffham, PE37 7DQ, +44 1760 721230. M-F 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-13:00. Adults £3, children £1, concessions £2.
- Ecotech Centre, The Green Britain Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, PE37 7HT (5 min walk from town centre, +44 1760 726100. M-F 10:00-16:00. Windmill tours at 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 adults £6, children £4, concessions £5.
- Castle Acre Priory, Priory Rd, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2XD (5 miles north of Swaffham, +44 1760 755394. Adults £7, children £4.20, concessions £6.30.
- Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, Pye’s Lane, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, PE32 2XB (5 miles N of Swaffham. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Free.
- Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, PE33 9PS (7 miles SW of Swaffham, +44 1366 328258. House & garden: adult £10.40, child £5.20; garden & estate only: adult £5.80, child £2.90.
Swaffham Museum, 4 London St, Swaffham, PE37 7DQ, +44 1760 721230. M-F 10:00-16:00, Sa 10:00-13:00. Adults £3, children £1, concessions £2.
Ecotech Centre, The Green Britain Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, PE37 7HT (5 min walk from town centre, +44 1760 726100. M-F 10:00-16:00. Windmill tours at 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 adults £6, children £4, concessions £5.
Castle Acre Priory, Priory Rd, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2XD (5 miles north of Swaffham, +44 1760 755394. Adults £7, children £4.20, concessions £6.30.
Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate, Pye’s Lane, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, PE32 2XB (5 miles N of Swaffham. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Free.
Oxburgh Hall, Oxborough, PE33 9PS (7 miles SW of Swaffham, +44 1366 328258. House & garden: adult £10.40, child £5.20; garden & estate only: adult £5.80, child £2.90.
- Swaffham Golf Club, Cley Rd, Swaffham,PE37 8AE, +44 1760 721 621.
- Manor Farm Riding School, Manor Farm, Manor Rd, Scarning, East Dereham, NR19 2LL, +44 1362 693344. Tu W 10:00-14:00, Th F 16:30-19:30, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-12:30.
- Swaffham Leisure Centre, Brandon Rd, Swaffham, PE37 7DY (1 mile from town centre, +44 1760 724046. M-F 08:00-13:00 & 16:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 09:00-18:00. Gym, sports hall, spin studio, squash court.
Swaffham Golf Club, Cley Rd, Swaffham,PE37 8AE, +44 1760 721 621.
Manor Farm Riding School, Manor Farm, Manor Rd, Scarning, East Dereham, NR19 2LL, +44 1362 693344. Tu W 10:00-14:00, Th F 16:30-19:30, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-12:30.
Swaffham Leisure Centre, Brandon Rd, Swaffham, PE37 7DY (1 mile from town centre, +44 1760 724046. M-F 08:00-13:00 & 16:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 09:00-18:00. Gym, sports hall, spin studio, squash court.
- Saturday Market, Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AB, +44 1760 722922. Sa 09:00-16:00. The market square is occupied by stalls, and the town is usually bustling with people from surrounding towns and villages. Fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables are widely available, as well as more specialised local produce.
- Indoor Friday Market, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AB, +44 7957 862239 (mobile). F 09:00-14:00. Around 20 stalls.
Saturday Market, Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AB, +44 1760 722922. Sa 09:00-16:00. The market square is occupied by stalls, and the town is usually bustling with people from surrounding towns and villages. Fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables are widely available, as well as more specialised local produce.
Indoor Friday Market, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AB, +44 7957 862239 (mobile). F 09:00-14:00. Around 20 stalls.
- Waitrose, Castle Acre Rd, Swaffham, PE37 7HT, +44 1760 336307. M-Th 07:30-20:00, F 07:30-21:00, Sa 07:30-20:00, Su 10:00-16:00. Petrol station (different hours), ATMs, cafe, payphone.
- Adsa, Lynn St, Swaffham, PE37 7AU, +44 1760 774500. M-Sa 07:00-23:00, Su 10:00-16:00. ATMs
Waitrose, Castle Acre Rd, Swaffham, PE37 7HT, +44 1760 336307. M-Th 07:30-20:00, F 07:30-21:00, Sa 07:30-20:00, Su 10:00-16:00. Petrol station (different hours), ATMs, cafe, payphone.
Adsa, Lynn St, Swaffham, PE37 7AU, +44 1760 774500. M-Sa 07:00-23:00, Su 10:00-16:00. ATMs
- The Market Cross Cafe & Bar, 15 Market Pl, Swaffham, PE37 7AB (on the marketplace, +44 1760 336671. Highly rated, providing customers with hot and cold food and drink throughout the day.
- The East Garden, 7 London St, Swaffham, PE37 7DD, +44 1760 725722. Tu-Th 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:30, Su 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00.
- Mother Hubbards, 91 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 721933. M-Th 11:30-14:00 & 16:30-21:00, Sa 10:3022:00, Su 14:00-21:00.
- Red Lion, 87 Market Place Swaffham PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 721022. Meals are served from 12 noon to 8:00pm every day. Also cater for Vegetarian and Gluten Free please ask. 10 rooms avaliable with 6 ensuite and 4 family shared ensuite rooms.
The Market Cross Cafe & Bar, 15 Market Pl, Swaffham, PE37 7AB (on the marketplace, +44 1760 336671. Highly rated, providing customers with hot and cold food and drink throughout the day.
The East Garden, 7 London St, Swaffham, PE37 7DD, +44 1760 725722. Tu-Th 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00, F Sa 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:30, Su 12:00-14:00 & 17:00-22:00.
Mother Hubbards, 91 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 721933. M-Th 11:30-14:00 & 16:30-21:00, Sa 10:3022:00, Su 14:00-21:00.
Red Lion, 87 Market Place Swaffham PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 721022. Meals are served from 12 noon to 8:00pm every day. Also cater for Vegetarian and Gluten Free please ask. 10 rooms avaliable with 6 ensuite and 4 family shared ensuite rooms.
- The Greyhound, 97 Market Pl Swaffham, PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 725468.
- The Kings Arms, 21 Market St, Swaffham, PE37 7LA, +44 1760 723244. Tu 18:00-23:00, W-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-16:00.
The Greyhound, 97 Market Pl Swaffham, PE37 7AQ, +44 1760 725468.
The Kings Arms, 21 Market St, Swaffham, PE37 7LA, +44 1760 723244. Tu 18:00-23:00, W-Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-16:00.
- Post Office, 49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LE.
Post Office, 49-51 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7LE.
- Blakeney (Norfolk) with Blakeney Point Seal Colony and Norfolk Wildlife Trust Cley Marshes Nature Reserve
- Hunstanton
- Wells-next-the-Sea with its oysters and its seal-watching trips.
- King's Lynn
- Dereham
- Thetford
- Fakenham