Downham Market
Built-up area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.603, 0.379 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 61 03 |
| Population: | 10,884 |
| Dialling code: | 01366 |
Downham Market is a compact market town in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in Norfolk, England, sitting on the banks of the River Great Ouse. It feels like a gateway to the surrounding The Fens, with low-lying, open countryside that is popular for walking and birdwatching, and a railway station on the Fen Line that links the town with King's Lynn and Cambridge, making it a handy commuter stop as well as a local hub.
Historically a market town, Downham Market still centres on a lively high street and regular markets, and its streets mix Victorian and older buildings with practical modern amenities. Agriculture and market gardening remain important to the local economy, while the town’s proximity to places such as Sandringham gives it a gentle mix of rural character, heritage interest and a close-knit community feel.
Postcode districts covering Downham Market
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 11.1 miles
- Wisbech 9.9 miles
- Thetford 20.2 miles
- March 12.7 miles
- Newmarket 24.4 miles
- Ely 14.7 miles
- Mildenhall 17.8 miles
- Whittlesey 21.5 miles
- Chatteris 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Downham Old Town Ward 0.1 miles
- North Downham Ward 0.4 miles
- South Downham Ward 0.4 miles
- East Downham Ward 0.5 miles
- Denver Built-up area 1 mile
- Wimbotsham Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Stow Bardolph Parish 1.5 miles
- Downham West Parish 1.5 miles
- Ryston Parish 1.7 miles
- Barroway Drove Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Stow Bridge Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Fordham Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Downham Market
PE38 9BN, PE38 9XY, PE38 9HY, PE38 9RP, PE38 9HN, PE38 9DE, PE38 9UU, PE38 9DP, PE38 8BG … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 38.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 50 miles
- Downham Market Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Downham Market Ad
- Crown Lodge Hotel 4 5.7 miles
- Dragonfly Hotel King's Lynn 3 9.2 miles
Schools in Downham Market
- Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Primary
- Nelson Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 2 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 13.4 miles
- Lynford Hall Estate 14.1 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 16.7 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.6 miles
- Saham Wood Forest 19.2 miles
- Wayland Wood Forest 19.4 miles
- Elveden Hall Estate 19.7 miles