Museums · East of England
Discover Downham Heritage
In or near Wimbotsham.
Discover Downham Heritage — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Discover Downham Heritage is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Discover Downham Heritage Centre showcases artefacts and events related to the history of Downham Market and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore interactive displays and access family and property records, photographs, and documents that span centuries.
Place summary
Discover Downham Heritage is a museum located in London, postcode PE38. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the Downham area, showcasing various artefacts and displays relevant to the community's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6021, 0.3735
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Downham Market
- Postcode
- PE38 9JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Phone
- 01366 384428
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturdays 10am – 1:00 pm; Free Entry
- Official site
- www.discoverdownham.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/394452951 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Discover Downham Heritage?
- Discover Downham Heritage is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38 9JS), in the parish of Downham Market.
- What is Discover Downham Heritage?
- Discover Downham Heritage — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Discover Downham Heritage?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38 9JS.
- How do I get to Discover Downham Heritage?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38 9JS.