Travel Guides
If you have 2-3 hours to spend in East Dereham, there are plenty of things to do:
1. Visit the Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum: This museum showcases the history of Dereham through the eyes of the Bishop Bonner family. You can learn about the Tudor period, check out some Tudor artifacts, and feel the history all around you. It will take around 1 hour to visit the museum.
2. Take a stroll through the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse: This former workhouse now serves as a museum where visitors can learn about the lives of the poor during the Victorian era. You can visit the farm animals, take a look around the workhouse, and see how people used to live and work. It will take around 2 hours to visit the farm and workhouse.
3. Go shopping at the High Street: There are plenty of shops in East Dereham's High Street. You can browse the local shops, pick up some souvenirs, or grab a bite to eat. It will take around 1 hour to do some shopping.
4. Check out the windmill: The East Dereham Windmill has been standing since the early 1800s and now houses a tearoom where you can enjoy some coffee and cake while admiring the structure. You can also take a tour of the windmill and see how it works. It will take around 30 minutes to visit the windmill.
No matter what you choose to do, you'll find plenty to fill your time in East Dereham.