Downham Market
Things to do in Downham Market, Norfolk
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Downham Market is a Norfolk town that draws visitors looking for a base to explore the region, with three campsites offering different experiences. Everglades Caravan Park stands out at 4.8 from 113 reviews, while Lakeside Caravan Park and Fisheries (4.4 from 127 reviews) and Rosehip Wood Campsite (4.7 from 3 reviews) provide further options. The Crown Hotel, rated 4.2 from 205 reviews, offers conventional accommodation in the town centre.
For eating, there is a decent spread of places to choose from. The Beckwith Pantry and The Little Retreat Day Spa Ltd Norfolk are both well-reviewed, the latter hitting 4.7 from 69 reviews. Chain options including Pret A Manger (4.7 from 25 reviews) and Greggs provide the familiar high street choice, while Classic Catering rounds out the options available.
Downham Market itself functions as a practical stopping point rather than a destination in its own right. The quality of the campsites—particularly Everglades—suggests the town serves visitors heading to or based in the Norfolk area, rather than being a major attraction hub. It is the kind of place where you can settle in comfortably before exploring what the wider region has to offer.
Where to stay in Downham Market(1)
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Crown Hotel
12 Bridge Street, Downham Market
The Farmhouse at Fincham
Lynn Road, Kings Lynn
Chalk and Cheese
1 Eastgate Street, Kings Lynn
Crown Lodge Hotel
Downham Road, Wisbech
The Andel
48 Lynn Road, Kings Lynn
The Bedingfeld Arms
Oxborough, Swaffham
Riverbank Guest House
Three Tunns, 14 Lynn Road, St Germans
St Marys Lodge B and B
Church Road, Kings Lynn
Things to Do in Downham Market
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Attractions Near Downham Market
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3 mi
Church Farm Stow Bardolph
Stow Bardolph · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.9
10 mi
Wisbech Skaters
Wisbech · ⭐ 4.6
11 mi
Tilney Sports
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.2
12 mi
Stories of Lynn
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Trues Yard Museum
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.6
12 mi
Strikes Kings Lynn
King's Lynn · ⭐ 4.1
13 mi
Skylark Maize Maze and Funyard
March · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Downham Market(3)
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Everglades Caravan Park and Fishing Lodges
⭐ 4.8 · from £23/night
Everglades Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £23/night
Lakeside Caravan Park and Fisheries
⭐ 4.4 · from £25/night
Rosehip Wood Campsite
⭐ 4.7
Hanks Ranch
⭐ 5.0
Grange Farm Touring Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £15/night
Fendick's Fishery
⭐ 4.7 · from £20/night
Westerby Farm Camping and Glamping
⭐ 4.8
Self-Catering Cottages in Downham Market
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Everglades Caravan Park and Lodges - Fishermans Den
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £487
Everglades Caravan Park and Lodges - Anglers Haven
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £631
Everglades Caravan Park and Lodges - Herons Nest
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £437
Dovecote Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £677
River Meadow Retreat
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £767
The Stables
5 bed · sleeps 11
The Dower House
9 bed · sleeps 18 · from £3,590
Greenbank Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £327
Common questions about Downham Market
How many campsites are there in Downham Market?
We list 3 campsites in and around Downham Market, of which 2 take tents.
Which campsites in Downham Market have electric hook-up?
2 of the 3 campsites we list in Downham Market offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Downham Market?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Downham Market.
Where can I eat in Downham Market?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Downham Market.
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