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Looking towards Avon beach from Highcliffe beach, Highcliffe, Dorset

Highcliffe

in the county of Dorset

Pictures of Diss

a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk

About Diss

Diss is a beautiful old market town built around the edge of a six acre lake. The town shows a good mix of pleasant properties from the Tudor, Georgian and Victorian periods. The handsome Perpendicular church has two chancel chapels of the 15th-century built by local craftsmen and contains reminders of an ancient past. There is a good mixture of shops which includes specialist craft and antiques. Interesting old inns and good restaurants can be found both in and outside of the town. Attractions close to the town include the delightful River Waveney, a windmill and the the Steam Museum and gardens.

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Eye Memorial.

Eye (16 Pictures) in the county of Suffolk

(4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction SE of Diss)

Eye is one of our smallest towns. Centuries ago it was an island town to which King John granted a charter in 1205...

St Andrews Church a Ruin, at Roudham, Norfolk

Roudham (1 Pictures) in the county of Norfolk

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW of Diss)

This is a delightful village set in the famous Brecks. It is a lovely place for country lovers, offering miles of attractive country walks...

Wymondham Abbey

Wymondham (25 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Norfolk

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N of Diss)

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...

'Pretty in Pink' Woolpit, Suffolk

Woolpit (1 Pictures) in the county of Suffolk

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction SW of Diss)

Woolpit has a pleasant medieval village centre around which are spread a variety of pretty cottages and attractive houses...

Bury St Edmunds, ruins of the old Abbey

Bury St Edmunds (97 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk

(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction SW of Diss)

Bury St Edmunds, a charming market town in Suffolk, England, exudes a rich history dating back to the medieval times. With a magnificent cathedral, ancient abbey ruins, and picturesque gardens, this town captivates visitors with its beautiful architecture and quaint streets...

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Wymondham Abbey, Norfolk

Wymondham Abbey (6 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N)

Rising stark against the vast Norfolk skyline, the sight of Wymondham Abbey is at once both intriguing and eye-catching. It is.....

Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle (10 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)

On reaching the curve of Market Hill a quaint, colourful sign proclaims to the visitor that you have arrived in the pretty market.....

The Forum, Norwich, Norfolk

The Forum, Norwich (1 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction N)

A unique landmark building in the heart of the city of Norwich, The Forum is a dynamic centre for learning, information and.....

Old communal toilets in Norwich Castle

Norwich Castle (25 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction N)

This magnificent 13th century castle is one of Norfolk's premier tourist attractions. It was originally built as a Royal palace,.....

Bury St Edmunds - The beautiful Abbey Gardens and St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral (18 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction SW)

Started in 1503, and now complete after over 500 years (2005) with the addition of a central tower...

Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk

Norwich Cathedral (92 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction N)

In a town that is full of ancient well preserved streets and buildings which retain their medieval appearance and atmosphere, it.....

Brandon Country Park, Brandon, Suffolk.

Brandon Country Park (2 Pictures)

(21.2 miles, 34.1 km, direction W)

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