Swaffham Town Council Official Guide

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Introduction to Swaffham

History of Swaffham

Recreation and Leisure

Swaffham Town Council

Swaffham Town Council,
Town Hall,
London Street,
Swaffham,
Norfolk,
PE37 7DQ

Tel Enquiries: 01760 722922
Fax Enquiries: 01235 533112

Email: Swaffham Council

Swaffham Website

Swaffham is a busy traditional Market Town situated on the crossroads of the A47 and the A1065. Swaffham is full of Georgian architecture and has an abundance of fascinating history. The centre of the town is open and elegant with lots to offer and includes a dominating structure called the Butter Cross which was built in 1783. It has 8 stone columns which supports a dome surmounted by the figure of the Roman goddess Ceres. Swaffham is lucky to have one of the finest medieval churches in East Anglia; the Church of St Peter and St Paul which was built in the 15th Century. There is also a town sign which depicts the tale of John Chapman who went to London to seek his fortune.

Another prominent feature of Swaffham is the two wind turbines which are located north east and north west of the town. The one located next to the EcoTech environmental centre is 80m tall and is reputedly the tallest in the country. On a Saturday the centre of the town is transformed by the weekly market that takes places. Visitors from all over the area travel to Swaffham to come to our market. Swaffham is even more famous now thanks to the Stephen Fry television series ‘Kingdom’.

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. All the photographs in this booklet were taken by: Swaffham Town Council, Iceni Partnership (Community Centre, Assembly Rooms) and I.T.V. Updated Editorial by the Deputy Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk.