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 Swaffham
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 Swaffham,
an elegant town once the IN place for folk of the
18th century. The market place still has Georgian buildings
and a domed rotunda. The Assembly rooms were the centre of society
in these times.
The town legend is
of the "Pedlar Of Swaffham" who went to London
and was about to throw himself off London Bridge when a stranger
dissuaded him and related a dream in which he saw buried
treasure in a distant village. The pedlar recognised the place
as his own garden so he went home and dug up two pots
of gold. The pedlar is now the towns symbol.
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What
To See -
Swaffham Tourist Attractions
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 Assembly
Rooms , Swaffham |
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Market with auction |
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Castle
Acre, sited on the Pedlars Way Roman road, on the A1065
north, has ruined Norman castle and Castle
Acre Priory, church chapel and gatehouse amongst the
ruins of this building built by William The Conqueror's son-in-law,
shops etc, Tel: 01760 755394 
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Cley, south west of Swaffham is a small village with
museum and Iceni village, reconstruction of 2000 year old village,
shop etc, Tel: 01760 724588 |
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 If
you are at Cockley Cley visit Gooderstone,
village with pub, church and watergardens.
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Oxburgh
Hall, National Trust, A1065 south then west along the
A134 , is a manor house where HenryVII stayed 1487, Victorian
refurbishment, gatehouse, garden, shop etc, Tel: 01366 328258
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Buckie
Antiques, Cranglegate, 59 Market Place, Swaffham PE37
7LE
Tel: 01760 721052 Email: k.buckie@buckie-antiques.com
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Where
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Station Street Swaffham PE37 7LJ MAP
The Best Western George Hotel, located in Swaffham is a charmingly restored 17th Century coaching inn. With a Georgian facade and a complimentary modern bedroom wing.
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Church Street Litcham near Swaffham PE32 2NS MAP
In the heart of rural Norfolk, this charming traditional coaching inn dates back to the 17th century, with parts dating back to the 14th century, making it the second oldest inn in Norfolk.
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4 Ash Close Swaffham PE37 7NH MAP
Strattons is a small independent family run boutique hotel secluded in the historic Market town of Swaffham.
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Norwich Road Swaffham PE37 7QS MAP
A Georgian Merchants House set in its own grounds. 200 Yards from the centre of Swaffham one of Norfolks most historic market towns. Family run hotel, informal but attentive service. A good base for bird watching. Golf nearby..
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Point House Swaffham Road Narborough near Swaffham PE32 1TB
Nestling in a peaceful and secluded woodland setting these luxury renovated properties offer the ideal spot in which to relax and unwind. Country walks and nature trails in the glorious surrounding woodland start from the doorstep and there is an abundanc ..Sleeps 2-6
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Around
The Swaffham Area
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the small towns and villages of the Norfolk countryside, visit
Dereham and Fakenham,
or go towards the coast and visit Wells-next-the-Sea |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Dereham (10.79 miles) Downham Market (13.35 miles) Castle Rising (13.61 miles) Brandon (14.17 miles) Sandringham (14.23 miles) Kings Lynn (14.24 miles) Fakenham (14.29 miles) Thetford (16.31 miles) Attleborough (16.53 miles) Little Walsingham (18.64 miles) |
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