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a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk

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About Wymondham

Narrow, medieval streets full of enchanting properties built following the Great Fire of 1615, mingle with the few building which fortunately escaped being raised to the ground. Wymondham, is an attractive town with a history reaching back to Saxon times. It was mentioned in the Doomsday Book as Wimundham.

In medieval times the town flourished from the wool trade. Wealthy merchants built grand houses and gave generously to Wymondham's beautiful Abbey church which dates back to 1107. Showpiece architecture in the town includes; an Octagonal Market Cross on wooden pillars, dating early 17th-century this beautiful building dominates the market square. There is also a Victorian Methodist chapel, the black and white timber-frame Green Dragon Inn from the 15th-century and the handsome White Hart, a Georgian coaching inn. The 'Jewel in the Crown' of Wymondham, is it's magnificent Abbey church which was originally founded as a priory by William d'Albini early in the 12th-century. Stunning in appearance, with twin towers and wide arcades, the church has many fascinating treasures amongst which is a superb alter, exquisite intricate tiered font and a chandelier from the 17th-century. It is an amazing church with a calm, peaceful atmosphere, it is worthy of more than a quick visit, it is a place to spend time, admire and maybe offer up a prayer in thankfulness for the good things in your life and the beauty which surrounds you.

The shops in the town are as appealing as the architecture, with a pleasant mix of specialist shops, boutiques, antiques, galleries and shops providing for every day needs. There are pleasant hotels, public houses, cafe's, making it all in all a pleasant place to spend a day or that special week-end away from it all. In close proximity to the fine Cathedral city of Norwich, there is much to do and plenty to explore.

Tourist Attractions include: Norwich Cathedral, Wymondham Abbey, Tropical Butterfly Gardens, Dinosaur Adventure Park at Lenwade, Norwich Museum and the RSPB site on the River Yare at Postwick.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Wymondham

Wymondham Abbey	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
The Forum, Norwich	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Norwich Castle	(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Norwich Cathedral	(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Cow Tower	(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Banham Zoo	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dinosaur Adventure Park	(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Bishop Bonner's Cottage	(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Norfolk Wildlife Park, Lenwade	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction N)	Pictures
The Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bungay Castle	(15.9 miles, 25.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wingfield Castle	(16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Bure Valley Railway	(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Knettishall Heath Country Park	(16.6 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Wymondham

Caistor St Edmund, in the county of Norfolk (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction E)
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Norwich, in the county of Norfolk (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)
Norwich is one of England's most beautiful cities, it is a rich tapestry of modern style mixed with plenty of echoes of the past, all preserved for future generations to come.
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Diss, a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)
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Roudham, in the county of Norfolk (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction SW)
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Homersfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)
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Coltishall, in the county of Norfolk (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NE)
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Wroxham, in the county of Norfolk (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NE)
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Heydon, in the county of Norfolk (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction N)
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Woodbastwick, a Picturesque Village in the county of Norfolk (16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction NE)
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Oulton, in the county of Norfolk (17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction N)
The town is attractive with a delightful mixture of buildings, including timber-frame black and white, it is pleasant for taking a stroll, and The Boulevard is where you can hire a boat or book a trip on the Waveney.
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Eye, in the county of Suffolk (17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction S)
Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205.
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St Peter South Elmham, in the county of Suffolk (17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SE)
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Barsham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Suffolk (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E)
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Reedham, in the county of Norfolk (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E)
Reedham is ideally placed for cruising the waters of the Broads National Park, exploring the North Norfolk and North Suffolk coastlines and for discovering the historic city of Norwich.
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Euston, in the county of Suffolk (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction SW)
Lovely village crammed with glorious timber-frame black and white properties complimenting houses built of brick and flint.
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Nearby travel help

Wymondham Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Spooner Row Station	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction SW)
Norwich Airport	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)
Cambridge Airport	(47.1 miles, 75.7 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 14	(50.0 miles, 80.5 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 13	(50.4 miles, 81.1 km, direction SW)
Wymondham to London	(90.5 miles, 145.6 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Wymondham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Wymondham center
Hill House Hotel, Wymondham & Cafe 91	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Park Farm Classic Hotel	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction NE)
Barnham Broom Hotel & Golf Club	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)
Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre Norwich	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)
Caistor Hall Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)
Best Western George Hotel	(7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)
Best Western Annesley House Hotel	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction NE)
The Beeches Lodge	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE)
The Beeches Apartments	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
Georgian House Hotel	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE)
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