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Known for
The Clock Tower (a cast iron Victorian clock tower, one of the finest in England), the Fen country setting, Denver Sluice (the engineering marvel that drained the Fens), and a small Norfolk market town at the heart of the Fens
A little history
Downham Market's elegant cast iron clock tower — built in 1878 — is one of the finest in England. Denver Sluice, just outside the town, is the key structure that controls the drainage of the Fens — one of England's great engineering systems dating back to Cornelius Vermuyden's 17th century drainage works.
The Clock Tower in the market place is excellent. Denver Sluice for the extraordinary Fen drainage story. The Friday market for local Norfolk produce. The Fen cycling routes from Downham Market are flat and beautiful.
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Food & drink in Downham Market
The town has independent cafes and a good Friday market. Local Norfolk produce — vegetables, game and beef — is excellent. The Fens produce exceptional food.
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Downham Market serves a large Fen catchment. The Friday market is the commercial heart. Independent businesses serve the local community.
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Frequently asked questions
Downham Market is a place in Norfolk known for the Clock Tower (a cast iron Victorian clock tower, one of the finest in England), the Fen country setting, Denver Sluice (the engineering marvel that drained the Fens), and a small Norfolk market town at the heart of the Fens. Downham Market's elegant cast iron clock tower — built in 1878 — is one of the finest in England. The population is around 10,000.
The town has independent cafes and a good Friday market. Local Norfolk produce — vegetables, game and beef — is excellent. The Fens produce exceptional food.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Downham Market and across Norfolk. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Downham Market businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Downham Market and the wider Norfolk area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Downham Market and the surrounding area in Norfolk, including Denver, Ryston, Stow Bardolph, Wimbotsham, Runcton Holme, Crimplesham, Shouldham and Tottenhill.
