| Rural England is rightly famous for its market towns as | | | | It's real claim to fame however is that it was the |
| they are often the life blood of the local community. | | | | birthplace of the Kett's rebellion, as the famous oak |
| Norfolk has some of the UK's most interesting and | | | | tree where the plot was hatched stands just outside |
| historical small towns and they offer holidaymakers a | | | | the town. |
| great way to get to know the local area. | | | | Downham Market, a short drive from the historic port |
| Norfolk has good range of large and small market | | | | of King's Lynn, dates back to Saxon times. The town |
| towns, each with their own individual identity. In the | | | | has a wealth of interesting historic buildings, including |
| south of the county is the town of Diss, which borders | | | | the unique gothic designed black and white clock |
| the county of Suffolk. The major attraction in the | | | | tower which is made from wrought iron. Downham is |
| market place, at the heart of the town, is the Parish | | | | also famous for the events that are held in the town. |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin. Sitting slightly above | | | | These include its annual music festival, St Winnold's |
| surrounding buildings, the Church can be seen for miles | | | | Fayre, and a water festival with Dragon Boat Racing |
| around and has stood on its current site since 1290 - | | | | and sailing displays on the local rivers. |
| making it one of the oldest in the county. Over the | | | | Fakenham, once voted the best place to live in the UK, |
| years the church has undergone a number structural | | | | is in the heart of rural Norfolk. The town, like so many |
| changes, but visitors can still see fine examples of | | | | others in the area, has a rich history and includes a |
| gothic architecture. During the summer months the | | | | market square which dates back to 1200. But the |
| church holds lunchtime music concerts. The town also | | | | town is probably most famous for its racecourse |
| has a museum of local life, with stories and history of | | | | which hold events throughout the year and attracts |
| Diss and the people who have lived there. | | | | the some of the worlds best jockeys. |
| The market town of Alysham also has a very long | | | | The town of Swaffham has recently been made |
| and chequered history. The town predates Norman | | | | famous by the new Stephen Fry drama 'Kingdom'. |
| times, and its layout is of national importance because | | | | The popular ITV drama has shown the town in all its |
| of its unusual narrow alleys, or 'lokes' as they are | | | | glory and has included views of the large market place |
| locally known, and over 200 listed buildings. If you | | | | and the recently restored Assembly Rooms. The town |
| venture just outside the town, Blickling Hall, a National | | | | is also famous for its two large wind turbines at the |
| Trust property, is well worth a visit. This very attractive | | | | Ecotech Centre - which is a great place to visit. |
| Jacobean house, with extensive gardens, has been | | | | Holt is possibly the jewel in the crown of Norfolk |
| used as a location for a range of films and also plays | | | | towns, and as a result has become one of the most |
| host to open air concerts throughout the year. | | | | fashionable places to visit in the UK. The town has a |
| Wymondham, which used to be on the main London | | | | great array of local shops, top quality delicatessens, |
| to Norwich route during the middle ages, is one of the | | | | butcher and fishmongers. It is also home to the Norfolk |
| county's prettiest towns. The town boasts a fantastic | | | | institution Bakers and Larners - a very upmarket |
| Abbey, traditional Market Cross and medieval streets. | | | | department store. |