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Complete guide to the North Norfolk Market Town of North Walsham all in one place! A handy guide for residents of North Walsham as well as a comprehensive insight to the area for those wanting to discover North Walsham for the first time.

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Shrieks

2 St Nicholas' Court, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9BT
Calling all Punks, Metalheads, Goths, Skaters, Emos, Geeks, Weirdos, Freaks and anyone in-between.
NEW!

Station Road Fish & Chips

30 Station Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0EA
Station Road Fish & Chips, North Walsham.
Updated!

North Walsham People's Theatre

The Black Swan, Black Swan Loke, North Walsham NR28 9BX
Tel: 01692 434112
Is the town’s community theatre project that includes Workshops and Shows presented at ‘pop up’ theatre venues.
Updated!

Reggie's Farm Shop

North Walsham Garden Centre, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0DR
A Norfolk Family run business, named after grandson Reggie, with over 50 years experience in the trade. We offer top quality produce at rock bottom prices.
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North Walsham People's Choir

Sacred Heart Parish Hall, North Walsham, Norfolk
Tel: 01692 434112
We are an energetic group of people who enjoy singing together. No previous experience is necessary and we’ll make you feel most welcome in our range of abilities, voices and ages.
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North Walsham Mothers' Union

St Nicholas' Room, North Walsham, Norfolk
Tel: 01692 402705
A welcoming group of ladies who meet at 2.30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month in St Nicholas Room. Visitors and new members are always welcome to join us for faith, fellowship and fun.
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Market Plaice Chippy

32a Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9BT
Tel: 01692 405554
Fish & Chips (and more!) in North Walsham Market Place.
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Alzheimer's Society Peer Support Group

Furze Hill Day Centre, Happisburgh Road, North Walsham NR28 9HD
Tel: 01603 763556
Free drop in support group. Carers only. 2nd Thursday 10.30-12noon
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Brightstart Montessori Nursery, North Walsham

The Atrium, Spenser Avenue, North Walsham NR28 9HZ
Tel: 01692 436446
Brightstart provides a safe, prepared and calm environment in which the children are free to learn naturally from their surroundings. The children develop enquiring minds and a high degree of independence and confidence.
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The Three Cottages Fish Restaurant

16 Bacton Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9DR
Tel: 01692 403819
We are proud of our award winning food and service but we most enjoy the plaudits of our regular customers who come back time and time again to enjoy really tasty freshly cooked FISH and CHIPS to take away or eat in our table service restaurant.

North Walsham's position in Norfolk makes it ideally situated to explore the popular tourist destinations of the Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk coast, the historic city of Norwich, Mundesley & Cromer. Many beautiful stately homes such as Blickling Hall and Felbrigg Hall are on the doorstep. Many public areas to enjoy the beautiful Norfolk countryside are within walking distance such as Pigney's Wood, Witton/Bacton Wood, Weaver's Way, North Walsham & Dilham Canal, Bryant's Heath, etc. North Walsham itself boasts many grade II listed buildings and two grade I listed buildings, St Nicholas Church with it's iconic church tower (once the tallest church tower in Norfolk until it collapsed) and the historic Market Cross, fondly known locally as the Town Clock, built in 1602. Other interesting features of the town are the Information and Heritage Centre on Vicarage Street, the Cat Pottery & Railway Yard on Grammar School Road, The Norfolk Motorcycle Museum in the Railway Station Yard and the Memorial Gardens on the Yarmouth Road.

Upcoming North Walsham events.

Farmer's Market

North Walsham Market Place
Sunday 29th March 2026
Morning
Farmers markets vary from place to place, ours focuses on food and gifts. Much of the produce is Norfolk made and in fact about a quarter is from within the town itself.

Easter Egg Hunt

North Wlsham Memorial Park
Saturday 4th April 2026
9.30am - 12 noon
Miniature Donkeys, Bert's Amazing Creatures, Circus Arts, Face Painting, Bubble Fairy, Norfolk Alpacas, Tombola, Games, Crafts and refreshments!

Live Aid

North Walsham Community Centre
Saturday 4th April 2026
Evening
Annual rock concerts and memorabilia auctions for local children's charities with lots of great bands!

Those Deadbeat Cats

The White Swan, 12 Church St, North Walsham NR28 9DA
Sunday 12th April 2026
4pm - 7pm
Live band

The Big Bash

North Walsham Community Centre
Saturday 18th April 2026
Daytime
Community event where the public meet local organisations that promote health and wellbeing

V8 Rumble

The Kings Arms, 1 King's Arms Street, North Walsham NR28 9JX
Saturday 25th April 2026
9pm - Midnight
Live Rock n Roll Band

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North Walsham History

North Walsham is an Anglo-Saxon market town in the far east of North Norfolk made prosperous in the 12th century by the production of Walsham cloth by weavers who settled here from Flanders. North Walsham is probably best known nationally for it's role in the 1381 Peasant's Revolt and the 'Battle of North Walsham'.

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North Walsham Today

The town now has roughly 15,000 residents and 6,000 dwellings, good transport links with Norwich and beyond via rail and road, three supermarkets, several well-equipped parks, many sports facilities from gymns, swimming pools and sports clubs, a busy community centre, cinema, several churches, various cafes, restaurants and venues for entertainment. The town has a thriving community with clubs and committees staging many popular events throughout the year.

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