Diss Museum, 4 Market Place, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AB

Tel: 01379 650618

The small and intimate museum has a fascinating collection of artefacts and displays about Diss and the surrounding East Anglian countryside over the years. See Victorian photos, work tools and clothing relating to Diss and the way it has changed as the years have passed. The exhibitions are changed on a regular basis so there should always be something new to discover. Entry is free.

Market Place, Why not visit our regular Friday Markets, Farmers’ Markets & Flea Markets.

Visit the 4 Courtyard’s in Diss for that unique shopping experience.  Here you will find individual boutiques offering a wide range of goods.

Diss Mere.  The unique character of Diss is due in no small measure to the beautiful six-acre Mere, which brings an interesting variety of wildlife into the heart of the town. Running down to the water.

The Park is an open space for the enjoyment of all complete with children’s play area, but may also be used to provide a special environment for festivals, open air events and charity fundraising.

Diss Swim & Fitness Centre has a 25 metre main pool and a learner pool. There is also a gym, sauna, steam room and spa. A variety of water-based and gym classes take place along with an extensive swimming lesson programme.

Tel: 01379 652754

Frenze Beck Nature Reserve is a creation of a small wetland wildlife paradise on the western bank of the River Frenze in Diss, and this formerly unused ground has now been commended by the Environment Agency as part of its celebration of World Wetlands Day.  Activity days are organized throughout the year, for details contact: 01508 533684

Monsters Ltd. is a purpose built play and party area for toddlers through to 10 yr olds. Play areas are monitored by trained staff but children remain the responsibility of a parent or guardian and must be supervised at all times.

Contact: 01379 641400

Eye Theatre, Broad Street, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7AF
Tel: 01379 870519

Climb the mound and visit Eye castle, built in 1066

Wingfield Old College & Gardens. A complete arts & heritage experience. 2 miles NW of Stradbroke.
Tel: 01379 384888

Lots to see and lots to do at Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk
Telephone : 01953 887771

A day fishing! For information on places to fish locally contact

P M Pegg Angling Supplies
Tel: 01379 640430

Thornham Walks. The historic Henniker estate. 12 miles of waymarked footpaths. Gift shop, tea room and much more.
Signposted off the A140 near Eye

Framlingham Castle. A superb 12th Century Castle with continuous wall-walk linking 13 towers.
Tel: 01728 724189

Stonham Barns & the British Birds of Prey Centre. Off the A140 at Stonham Aspal

Museum of East Anglian Life Museum Shop. Stowmarket
Tel: 01449 61229

Bressingham Steam & Gardens. See steam come to life in a garden setting. Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk
Tel: 01379 687386