Swaffham, Norfolk, England

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Swaffham is a small market town in Breckland district, at the west-central part of Norfolk, England. Covering 29.57 sq km (11.42 sq mi), it has a population of 7,000 people (2012 estimate).

Guide to Swaffham Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Swaffham that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Buttercross, Swaffham, Norfolk, England
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More on Swaffham

The history of Swaffham goes back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Manors in the area were mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the early days, surrounding villages were bigger, among them Castle Acre to the north. Swaffham came into its own in the 14th century, when it developed into a center for the sheep and wool trade. The resulting prosperity is reflected in its sizable market place.

Modern Swaffham is known for its two large wind turbines owned by Ecotricity. One of them has an observation deck.

The Ecotricitiy Wind Turbine in Swaffham with its observation deck
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Visiting Swaffham

From London, take the M11 motorway till Exit 9, then continue on the A11 road until you reach Mildenhall. From there, continue north on the A1065 road until you arrive in Swaffham.

Places of Interest in Swaffham

Buttercross, Swaffham
Market cross or pavilion dating to 1783, at the Swaffham market place.
Castle Acre Castle
Remains of a motte-and-bailey castle in the village of Castle Acre, some 8 km to the north of Swaffham.
Castle Acre Priory
Ruins of a 11th century priory in the village of Castle Acre near Swaffham.
Swaffham Museum
Museum of local history, though interestingly it devotes a section to egyptology and the life or Egyptologist Howard Carter.

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