Downham Market is a picturesque town on the banks of the River Great Ouse. Known as ‘Gingerbread Town’ due to the prevalence of local carrstone, it is one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns. Retaining an intimate feel, the town has many historic buildings, boutiques, antique shops, lots of places to eat and drink and some accommodation. Every Friday and Saturday, there is a bustling market.

Adie

August 31, 2022

Road cycling

Downham Market is a pretty little town on the banks of the Great Ouse. It's one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns and is known for it's unusual 19th century black and white clock and many carrstone buildings, some showing a Dutch influence.

The town has many historic buildings, antique shops and lots of places to eat and drink.

Alice Baddeley

September 14, 2023

Cycling

Downham Market is one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns.

It lies on the banks of the River Great Ouse, and dates back to Saxon times.

The market place is known for its unusual and iconic black and white clock.

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Location: Downham Market, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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