Visit Breckland - Swaffham

Описание: Situated on the A47 and the A1065, Swaffham is a great place from which to
explore.
When the Romans arrived, one of their main roads, The Peddars’ Way,
passed nearby and you can still walk along a lot of this Roman Road today.
The Church dates from the C13th, but, as is common in most Medieval
buildings, it has been altered and added to over the years. Inside, we have
some lovely stalls from the C16th and some interesting memorials.
The famous Pedlar of Swaffham is depicted in several carvings as well as the
Town Sign.
The Butter Market Cross is a very striking Georgian building, with a circular
domed roof, supported by columns and surmounted by a figure of Ceres, the
Goddess of agriculture, which is so apt, for a town situated in one of the best
farming areas in the country.

The town has some interesting shops, including a real greengrocer’s & florist,
butchers’, cafes, jeweller’s, book shop, toy shop and several other
independent retailers, so please do have a wander and see what you can
find.
The Saturday Market is also a great attraction and is still quite well attended,
with all types of stalls, from fishmongers, fruit & veg, flowers, antiques and
many others.
Howard Carter lived in the town for periods in his life and was the man who
discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen.