Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum

St Withburga Lane
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1ED


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
Bi-annual displays for 2006/7

  • 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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