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The Bridewell (a magnificent Georgian market place), the Market Cross (an exceptional 18th century domed structure), Howard Carter's connection (the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb was from here), and a Norfolk market town of great character
A little history
Howard Carter — who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 — was born in Swaffham in 1874. The Market Cross (1783) is a magnificent domed rotunda in the market place. The Saturday market has been held in Swaffham since the medieval period.
The Market Cross is extraordinary. The Saturday market for local Norfolk produce. The Howard Carter connection at the museum. The Breckland countryside walking.
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Swaffham has good independent cafes and the Saturday market. Local Norfolk produce is excellent. The Breckland area has good pub food.
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The Bridewell (a magnificent Georgian market place), the Market Cross (an exceptional 18th century domed structure), Howard Carter's connection (the discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb was from here), and a Norfolk market town of great character Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Swaffham worth exploring.
Swaffham has good independent cafes and the Saturday market. Local Norfolk produce is excellent. The Breckland area has good pub food. Download Roam free to discover Swaffham's food scene.
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Swaffham serves the local Norfolk Breckland community. The market is the commercial heart. List your Swaffham business on Roam to reach local customers in Norfolk.
Roam covers all of Swaffham including Oxborough, Gooderstone, Cockley Cley, Beachamwell, Narborough. The Market Cross is extraordinary. The Saturday market for local Norfolk produce. The Howard Carter connection at the museum. The Breckland countryside walking.
