Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum

St Withburga Lane
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1ED

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This delightful early 16th century, timber framed, thatched building, once three cottages, is the oldest domestic building in East Dereham.

Displays

The History of Dereham and its surrounding areas up to 1700.

The History of Dereham from 1700
Local Pictures
The History of Bishop Bonner's Cottages

  • The Chemist Shop circa 1950/60
  • The History of Dereham's Health and Medicine
  • A Bedroom in 1950/60

Our most prized exhibit is the building which is dated 1502 and has an attractive frieze of coloured pargetting along the front

Small shop selling souvenirs and local publications
Opening Times
(2008 times)
1st May to 30th September: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2.00pm - 4.30pm.
Groups at other times by arrangement.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Adult £1.00; Child 5-16 yrs 50p.

Directions
You will find us next to the Parish Church.
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Nearby Attractions
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse (3 Miles)*
At Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, enjoy a fascinating journey through the story of rural Norfolk.
Fakenham Racecourse (10 Miles)*
A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Fakenham prides itself on its friendly, casual atmosphere and it has no formal dress code.
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (11 Miles)*
Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park is the home to Europe's finest collection of endangered and exotic waterbirds.
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Nearby Hotels
Hill House (< 1 Mile)*
In the heart of the charming market town of Dereham, this handsome Queen Anne property offers en suite rooms, free parking, a cellar wine bar and 2 restaurants offering tasty, great-value food.
Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa (7 Miles)*
In 250 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside, this idyllic country hotel has an award-winning restaurant and superb relaxation facilities, including 2 golf courses and a heated indoor swimming pool.
Broom Hall Country Hotel (9 Miles)*
Quiet 3-star country house hotel set in traditional English gardens in Norfolk's Breckland countryside, approached by a winding driveway bordered by lime trees, offering peace and tranquillity to all guests.
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Nearby Self Catering
Norfolk Cottage Hideaways (4 Miles)*
Bittering is a tiny rural hamlet tucked away in Mid Norfolk within easy reach of the Coast, historic busy market towns of Dereham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Swaffham and diverse City of Norwich and King's Lynn.
Thuxton Station Waiting Rooms (4 Miles)*
Discover this wonderfully converted 1912 Railway Station Waiting Rooms. Sleeps 2-4.
Westbrooke Barns (5 Miles)*
Westbrooke Barns offers luxury holiday accommodation in a three and half acres setting with a stream running through the grounds hidden deep in the heart of the rural Norfolk countryside.
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