opportunity - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

38 ACCOMMODATION: DOWNHAM MARKET
IN AND AROUND
DOWNHAM MARKET
2010 SILVER GILT AWARD WINNER
TOWN CATEGORY – ANGLIA IN BLOOM
Dating back to Saxon times,
Downham Market is a gateway
to West Norfolk and one of
the oldest market towns in
Norfolk. The attractive
market place is immediately
identifiable by the splendidly
unusual black and white clock.
The town retains a really
intimate feel, characterised by
many fine buildings, a bustling
market on Friday and
Saturday and a host of local
independent shops, friendly
cafés and pubs.
Downham Market is the ideal centre
for visiting and enjoying a variety of
attractions and activities in the
surrounding Fens.
Through the pretty village of Denver,
you can visit the wonderfully restored
Denver Windmill with its tearoom
serving freshly baked cakes and bread.
Just down the road from the
windmill is the fascinating Denver Sluice
complex, instrumental in the drainage
and water management of the Fens.
This is a fascinating place to explore,
watch the boats, have a picnic or pop
into the local pub.
Again close to Downham Market the
children will enjoy a visit to Church Farm
Rare Breeds Centre at Stow Bardolph,
including an indoor ‘treehouse’ play
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DOWNHAM MARKET
area, tractor rides, guided nature walks,
gift shop and tea room.
A few miles south of Downham
Market is the renowned Wildfowl and
Wetlands Trust Centre at Welney.
Discover this special wetland
environment and its wildlife at the easy
access visitor centre. Visit in November
for the Festival of Swans and throughout
winter to marvel at the thousands of
birds who use it as their winter home.
Also easy to reach are the nearby
attractions Gooderstone Water Gardens
and Oxburgh Hall.
Downham Market provides the
perfect base for exploring the Fen Rivers
Way long distance trail along with
excellent bird watching, angling, golf
and sailing opportunities nearby.
MARKETS
Regular markets are held on Fridays
and Saturdays, with additional craft
and collectable markets held on
some Fridays and Saturdays.
LEISURE
Downham Market Leisure Centre
Wet and dry facilities – swimming
pool with sports and fitness facilities.
Downham Market Leisure Centre,
Bexwell Road, Downham Market,
PE38 9LL. Tel: (01366) 386868.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Council Information Centre
(incorporating Tourist Information),
The Priory Centre, Priory Road,
Downham Market, PE38 9JS.
Tel: (01366) 383287.