What to do and see in Dereham, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

January 30, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Dereham (/ˈdɪərəm/), also known as East Dereham, is a town and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated on the A47 road, about 15 miles (25 km) west of the city of Norwich and 25 miles (40 km) east of King's Lynn. The civil parish has an area of 21.51 km (8.31 sq mi) and in the 2001 census had a population of 15,659 in 6,941 households, the population at the 2011 Census increasing to 18,609. For the purposes of local government, Dereham falls within, and is the centre of administration for, the district of Breckland. The town should not be confused with the Norfolk village of West Dereham, which lies about 25 miles (40 km) away.
Restaurants in Dereham

1. Dereham Windmill

Greenfields Road, Dereham England +44 1362 691164 http://www.derehamwindmill.co.uk
Excellent
50%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Dereham Windmill

Reviewed By 789fleurc - Dereham, United Kingdom

The family all enjoyed the visit to Santa. The windmill had been beautifully decorated and the volunteers were very professional. The cafe near the windmill offered a good range of food including gluten free.

2. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Gressenhall, Dereham NR20 4DR England +44 1362 860563 [email protected] http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/gressenhall
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 448 reviews

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Stand in the evocative workhouse settings, face to face with projections of staff and inmates and listen to first hand stories, often tragic, sometimes inspirational, from the people who once walked these whitewashed corridors. Visit Land Girl and Lumber Jills, old village shops, re-created cottage garden, orchard and traditional farm with rare breed livestock. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse makes a superb setting for themed event days, family fun activities, school holiday fun and courses in traditional crafts.

Reviewed By BillyFarmer1 - Aylsham, United Kingdom

I visited (with a friend) Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, last Thursday (March 12th), my friend got in free, because I have got health issues, we enjoyed looking around many parts of the Museum, including the Museum of Norfolk Life, the Engineering Galleries, the Rural Life Gallery, the 1950's Room, the many sections of the Museum, where you could read about the Workhouse, Cherry Tree Cottage, the School Room, the Chapel and Village Row Shops, we also enjoyed looking at the Panhard Car, there was lots of interesting information, to read, there wasn't time to read everything, unfortunately, me and my friend, didn't have the time to visit Gressenhall Farm, we will definitely visit the Farm, next time, we visit Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, we went in the Mardlers Rest Cafe, where I enjoyed a cup of Tea, a Bakewell Tart and a packet of Cheese and Onion Crisps, my friend enjoyed a cup of Tea, I bought some nice items, in the Gift Shop, the staff at Gressenhall, were very friendly, I last visited Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, two years ago, with my mum and her sister, recommended for anyone interested in history.

3. Mid-Norfolk Railway

Excellent
54%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 433 reviews

Mid-Norfolk Railway

The Mid-Norfolk Railway runs Heritage Steam and Diesel train services from the market town of Dereham to Wymondham in Norfolk, just outside Norwich. It is run entirely by volunteers, and operates a number of Special Events throughout the year.

4. Hollywood Cinema

Market Place, Dereham NR19 2AW England +44 1362 691133 http://www.hollywoodcinemas.net/dereham
Excellent
20%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 56 reviews

Hollywood Cinema

Reviewed By IanC336 - Dereham, United Kingdom

Seating very comfortable for a local cinema. Plenty of Leg room. Sound and picture quality also very good. Having a local cinema saves the drive to Norwich. Only wish people would bring food that makes less noise. Had couple on end of our row went out half way thru for top up and the mess on floor etc when they left!

5. Strikes

Station Road, Dereham NR19 1DF England +44 1362 696190 http://www.derehamstrikesbowl.co.uk/uk/10/dereham/
Excellent
30%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
4%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Strikes

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