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Swaffham Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

market town and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk

About Swaffham

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.

Top Attractions in Swaffham

Explore the best things to see and do in Swaffham:

  • Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate
  • Castle Acre Priory
  • Ecotech Centre
  • Gooderstone Water Gardens
  • Manor Farm Riding School
  • Oxburgh Hall
  • Swaffham Golf Club
  • Swaffham Leisure Centre

Where to Eat in Swaffham

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Mother Hubbards
  • 🍴Red Lion
  • 🍴The East Garden
  • 🍴The Market Cross Cafe & Bar

Where to Stay in Swaffham

  • 🏨Baileygate B&B
  • 🏨Best Western
  • 🏨Strattons Hotel
  • 🏨The Vines

Swaffham Travel Guide Sections

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