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Wymondham

Market town in Norfolk, England

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Overview

Wymondham (pronounced "WIND-um") is a market town in Norfolk, 9 miles south-west of Norwich.

Sights and activities

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Wymondham Abbey
See
Today the Abbey serves as the parish church of Wymondham, but it started life as a Benedictine priory.
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Wymondham Heritage Museum
See
Wymondham Bridewell
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Banham Zoo
Do
Zoological Society of East Anglia
Good sized zoo, wide range of animals, good enclosures, well looked after.
Hours
Opening times vary through year
Price
Entry price varies with time of year and visitor age
Details
Wymondham Leisure Centre
Do
25-m swimming pool, gym and fitness centre.
Price
Swimming: adult £4.50, child 5–18 £2.25, child under 5 fee
Details
Snetterton Motor Race Circuit
Do
Motorsport events, race days, experience days.
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30AM–7PM, Sat Sun 8:30AM–3:30PM
Details
Lotus Cars Factory Tour
Do
Different tours on different days at different prices. Book through website.
Details
Hill Farm Riding Centre
Do
Riding school and livery stables.
Hours
Tue Wed Fri 10AM–9PM, Sat Sun 9AM–3PM
Price
½-hr private lesson £27
Details

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Shapla Tandoori
Authentic Indian/Bangladeshi cuisine.
Hours
Daily noon-2PM & 5:30-11PM
Address
22-26 Town Green, Wymondham, NR18 0PW
Phone
+44 1953 601173
Website
shaplawymondham.co.uk

Drink3 places

The Green Dragon Tavern
Pub
Medieval pub dating back to 14th century. Served drinks & food.
Hours
Mon-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-10:30PM
Address
6 Church Street, Wymondham, NR18 0PH
Phone
+44 1953 607907
Website
greendragonnorfolk.co.uk
The Lemon Tree Café Bar
Café, cakes & bar.
Hours
Tue-Thu 9AM-PM, Fri Sat 8AM-3PM
Address
2 Damgate Street, Wymondham, NR18 0BQ
Phone
+44 1953 606366
The Railway
Pub
Also serves food (more limited hours).
Hours
Pub: Mon-Sat 11:30AM-11PM, Sun noon-10:30PM
Address
Station Rd, Wymondham, NR18 0JY
Directions
5 mins walk from town centre
Phone
+44 1953 605262
Website
therailwaypub.com

Sleep5 places

Town House Hotel
2* hotel. Free Wi-Fi. Free parking
Address
28 Market St, NR18 0BB
Directions
In town centre
Phone
+44 1953 606721
Park Farm Hotel
4* exclusive country house hotel.
Address
Norwich Rd, Hethersett, NR9 3DL
Phone
+44 1603 810264
Website
parkfarm-hotel.co.uk
61 on Folly B&B£65 single per night, £85 double per night. Discounts for 5 nights or longer.
Incl. Wi-Fi. Bank Holidays, Easter & summer months (1 May-31 Aug) min booking 2 nights on F, Sa & Su. No pets.
Price
£65 single per night, £85 double per night. Discounts for 5 nights or longer.
Check-in
4-9PM (earlier on request)
Check-out
10:30AM (later on request)
Address
61 Folly Road (Entrance via Bellrope Lane), Wymondham, NR18 0QR
Phone
+44 1953 797306
Website
61onfolly.co.uk
Yew Tree House B&B£40 single per night, £70 double per night
Price
£40 single per night, £70 double per night
Address
Silfield St, Silfield, NR18 9NS
Phone
+44 1953 602216
Website
webdaisy.co.uk
Top Barn B&B£65 single occupancy, £80 double
3-course supper £22.50.
Price
£65 single occupancy, £80 double
Address
Wymondham Rd, Wramplingham, NR18 0RZ
Phone
+44 1603 810544
Website
topbarnnorfolk.co.uk

Shop5 places

Waitrose (Supermarket)
Supermarket (food, drink and general items), ATMs, cafe, petrol station
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM–9PM, Sat 7:30AM–8PM, Sun 10AM–4PM
Address
Norwich Road, NR18 0SH
Phone
+44 1953 607772
Website
waitrose.com
Morrisons (Supermarket)
Also ATMs.
Hours
Mon–Sat 7AM–10PM, Sun 10AM–4PM
Address
Postmill Close, NR18 0NS
Phone
+44 1953 828879
Website
my.morrisons.com
Weekly Market
Hours
Fri 9AM–14:30PM
Address
Market Cross
Website
south-norfolk.gov.uk
Farmers Market
Hours
3rd Sat each month 9AM–1PM
Address
Market Cross
Website
south-norfolk.gov.uk

Cyclists

Howards Cycles
Bicycle sales and repairs
Hours
Mon Tue Wed–Sat 9AM–5:30PM
Address
63 Back Lane, NR18 0LB
Phone
+44 1953 607127
Website
howardscycles.co.uk

Getting there and around

Getting there

Wymondham is alongside the main A11 Norwich to Newmarket road and is served by several junctions. There are several bus services between the town and Norwich and outlying villages.

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Getting around

Wymondham is small enough to walk around. The town has several car parks.

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UnderstandThe town has all the facilities that would be expected: medical, dental, shops, supermarkets, police station, banks, etc. Lotus Cars are based just outside the town in Hethel.

Get inWymondham is alongside the main A11 Norwich to Newmarket road and is served by several junctions. There are several bus services between the town and Norwich and outlying villages.

Get aroundWymondham is small enough to walk around. The town has several car parks.

DoThe surrounding countryside has many small rural quiet roads without many hills ideally suited to cycling.

BuyThe town centre has a wide range of smaller independent shops, banks, etc including gift shops such as Little Boutique, Reeves, Marmalade Tree, Ebony and card shops.

EatSeveral restaurants, take-aways, fish & chip shops, pizza shops, etc. in the town.

Drink

SleepSeveral hotels and B&Bs in town and surrounding area offering range of standards (and prices)

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