Diss
Parish in South Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.379, 1.114 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 12 80 |
| Population: | 10,734 |
| Dialling code: | 01379 |
Diss sits on the southern edge of the Norfolk Broads in South Norfolk, England, centred on the striking ice‑age hollow of Diss Mere, a broad tree‑lined lake that gives the town a distinctive green heart. The River Waveney skirts the parish and the surrounding undulating countryside makes it a popular base for walkers and anglers, while a direct rail link to Norwich keeps it well connected for commuters and visitors.
Culturally and historically Diss blends a compact high street of independent shops, cafés and regular markets with Georgian and Victorian streets and a mix of community events. Its economy combines local retail and services with small light industry and tourism linked to the Broads; socially it has a strong village‑town feel where the mere, local clubs and regular festivals form focal points for residents.
Postcode districts covering Diss
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Norwich 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Thetford 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Stowmarket 14.3 miles23 km
- Beccles 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Woodbridge 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Kesgrave 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Diss 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Attleborough 10 miles16.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Diss Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Diss & Roydon Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Palgrave Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Roydon Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Snow Street Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stuston Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Scole Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Burston Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Shelfanger Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Bressingham Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thrandeston Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Heywood Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Diss
IP22 4BE, IP22 4PS, IP98 1ER, IP22 4NZ, IP22 4AD, IP22 4YS, IP22 9AZ, IP22 4BW, IP21 5HA … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Stansted Airport 50.5 miles81.3 km
- Diss Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Eccles Road Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Diss Ad
- The Oaksmere 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Scole Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
- Best Western Brome Grange 3 2.5 miles4 km
- The Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Breckland Lodge 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Munnings Lodge 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Swan Hotel 3 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Diss
- Diss High School Secondary
- Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Primary
Local points of interest
- Bressingham Steam and Gardens Gardens 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Redgrave and Lopham Fen Nature reserve 4.4 miles7 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Shepherds Grove Forest 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Sibton Abbey Historic site 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 17.4 miles28 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Cocksfield Hall Historic site 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Carrow Road Stadium 18.7 miles30.1 km