The Cowper Memorial Congregational Church has been witnessing to the gospel from its position in Dereham Market Place since it was founded in 1874 on the site that had been previously the home of William Cowper.
Norfolk was a county that William Cowper had come to love early in his life, the family were connected with the Donne’s, a family honourably known all over Norfolk. Much of Cowper’s memories of his early years was concerned with visits to and from the Donne’s, racing around the garden with the Donne’s children, picking currants in the orchard.
In 1795 Cowper moved to Norfolk with Mary Unwin. They originally stayed at North Tuddenham, then at Dunham Lodge near Swaffham and then Mundesley before finally settling in East Dereham, where both of them died and are buried side by side in what is now called the Cowper Chapel, in St Nicholas Church, East Dereham.
William Cowper is probably best known to most people as a hymnwriter, especially the combined work he did with his great friend John Newton known as The Olney Hymns. In his day Cowper wrote a number of hymns that are still loved and sung today, one being “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform”.
Dereham Baptist Church is a community of God’s people dedicated to being and making committed disciples of Jesus Christ.
We have the following services:
Saturdays in Portuguese 6pm
Sundays in English:
Service for Families (every 2nd Sunday) 9-10am
Early Service (every 4th Sunday) 9-10am
Morning Worship 10.30am-12pm
All-age Service (4th Sunday) 10.30-11.30am
Email office@derehambaptist.org
Phone 01362 695221 or 07749542059 Mon-Fri 9-12
Dereham Blues Festival takes place every July, during the second full weekend. Each year, more than 120 bands apply to play at the festival and about half of these will play at least once over the course of a long weekend, from Thursday to Sunday. That adds up to over 100 free entry performances that are hosted in local bars and cafes. Apart from the ticketed launch concert, all the gigs are free to enter and close to the centre of Dereham town, in walking distance of free car parks. It is a real feast for lovers of live music and blues music. Several venues have music in their gardens and offer barbecues and hog roasts or craft ales on sale in the garden.
Email info@derehambluesfestival.org.uk
Phone 01362 695084
From academic beginnings in 1953, the Dereham Heritage Trust (formerly Dereham Antiquarian Society) is a friendly group of people who have a shared interest in the history of Dereham and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are invited each month to give talks at Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Theatre Street, Dereham. These meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday each month at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome with a fee of £3 payable on the door, including light refreshments after the talk. The Trust manages Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum. Members act as volunteer stewards in the Museum and manage the archive collection. It was founded in 1953 by Canon Noel Boston and Dr. Eric Puddy and is a registered charity (1187140).
NEXT EVENT: ‘The A-Z of Curious Norfolk’ – Sarah Doig. Wednesday 10th April at 7.30pm, Trinity Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EP. For more information, please visit https://www.derehamheritagetrust.org.uk/program.
Located at the heart of our town, Dereham Leisure Centre is a modern facility with a very friendly team who are dedicated to helping you achieve your individual fitness goals. The centre comprises of:
25m swimming pool
Learner pool
55 station air conditioned gym
Classes studio
4 court sports hall
State of the art indoor cycling studio
Dojo
Indoor bowling arena
4 outdoor tennis courts
If you are nervous about getting in the pool or would like to improve your technique, don’t worry as we have swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities.
Dereham Leisure Centre
Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF
01362 639419
Contact us: https://www.leisurecentre.com/dereham-leisure-centre/contact-us
Website https://www.leisurecentre.com/dereham-leisure-centre
You can use any of our facilities on a pay as you go basis or make the commitment to yourself and take out one of our great value membership packages for individuals, couples, families, or juniors and start your way to a fun and fitter future today. Our full access memberships provide unlimited use of public swimming sessions, fitness classes, spin sessions and gym access while our swim only memberships are great for those just wanting to get in the pool.
You can find us on Facebook, contact us for more information or drop into the centre and have a chat or a look around.
Email dereham-memberships@lexleisure.org.uk
Phone 01362 693419
Enjoy a visit to a Grade 2 Listed Windmill built in 1835. No longer used as a working mill, it has been restored by the Dereham Windmill Charity Trustees, Volunteers and Friends and reopened as a popular Exhibition Centre. There are five floors and although the steps are steep they are sturdy with good handrails. The latest addition is a hologram of a Miller on the first floor who talks about life in the Windmill years ago! The windmill is set in extensive grounds with a detached tea room owned by the Partea Hut which serves coffee/tea and delicious home made scones, cakes and other refreshments. Full disabled facilities are available within the tea room and grounds, including a specially adapted picnic bench.
Dereham Memorial Hall was built in 1818 and was originally a coachworks. During the First World War it became the Picture Palace, showing silent films. In 1934 it was converted into a heated swimming pool, which is still underneath the Hall’s floor to this day. In the winter the pool was boarded up and the Hall became a dance and concert venue.
During the Second World War it became a cinema again; now known as the Pool Cinema. The Urban District Council purchased the Hall and, in 1949, it was renamed the Memorial Hall in honour of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
In December 2011 the hall was reopened by Dereham Town Council after an 18 month and £2.3 million refurbishment and extension as a multi-use community facility capable of accommodating professional shows and community activities. It now hosts a diverse range of theatre music and entertainment all year round.
There is always fun to be had at Gressenhall! Discover the history of Norfolk’s rural life inside a historic workhouse, with fascinating objects and interactive displays.
Stand in the evocative workhouse settings, face to face with projections of staff and inmates and listen to first-hand stories from the people who once walked these whitewashed corridors.
This unique museum hosts a traditional working farm, home to the magnificent Suffolk Punch horses, a wildlife rich river walk and woodland, and an adventure playground nestled within 50 acres of Norfolk countryside. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse makes a superb setting for themed event days, family fun activities, school holiday excitement and workshops in traditional crafts. Visitors can also treat themselves to some delicious home cooked food from The Mardlers Rest Cafe.
Find Gressenhall online at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GressenhallFW
Twitter: @GressenhallFW
Instagram: @Gressenhall_FW
Email gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk
Phone 01362 860563
We have two Methodist Churches within Dereham – Trinity on Theatre Street, and Toftwood, (Chapel Lane). There are also another 5 Chapels in the surrounding villages: Beetley, Gressenhall, Wendling, Garvestone and Mattishall. We offer a traditional worship style with services led by our minister, Rev Anne Richardson, and local preachers.
The story of Methodism in Dereham may well have begun on the very site of Trinity church! The Rev. John Wesley made over forty visits to Norfolk and passed through Dereham frequently on his travels between Norwich and King’s Lynn, along the route of the old A47. Word of his coming went ahead of him and crowds gathered to see the once abused but now venerated evangelist. He records in his journal that, on 3rd October 1788, having come from Lynn on the coach called ‘Expedition’, which held four people, “Going through Dereham about noon I was desired to preach, which I willingly did.”
Nowadays, we meet weekly for worship, and have regular prayer, Bible study and Holy Communion. Our buildings are used extensively for local community groups as well as Church-led fellowships and social activities. During the pandemic, the majority of these have been forced to close. Apart from times of lockdown, our worship has continued weekly, and we observe all the restrictions to keep everyone safe. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to use the buildings again as soon as it is possible.
If you want more information please contact us, or find us on Facebook – our page is: Methodists in & around Dereham
Email admin@trinitymethodistdereham.org
Phone 01362 695582
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is owned and operated by the volunteers of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust. From our base in Dereham, Norfolk, we operate Heritage Rail services along the 11 mile line to the market town of Wymondham, just outside Norwich. We are also working to extend services north from Dereham towards North Elmham and County School.
The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was set up in 1995 to buy the line from Wymondham to Dereham. The station at Dereham was cleaned up, and open days held. After building a platform at Rash’s Green near Dereham, passenger trains were run between there and Yaxham in 1995. This was a huge success and provided tangible evidence of the Trust’s achievements and its ability to operate the line. After relaying track into Dereham station in early 1997, the first train ran from the station in the summer.
Dereham’s own Independent Cinema located in the heart of the town.
Showing the latest releases and offering tickets, snacks and drinks at affordable prices.
Whether it be a date-night or a family outing, the Orion Cinema offers state of the art presentation right here in the heart of the Community.
Our Screens are available to hire for private screenings, parties or groups wishing to see a special film.
St Nicholas Church at Dereham is the largest church within the Dereham and District Team. The mission of St. Nicholas is to bring the Christian message to the people of Dereham. We do this through regular services, Messy Church, working with other Christian denominations in the town, holding huge numbers of weddings and baptisms, and much more besides.
St. Nicholas runs several groups, including ‘Tea n Tots’, ‘Hymn-sing’ and ‘Thursday men’. Details can be found on our website.
The Church is centrally placed just off the Market Square and aims to be a central part of the community. In addition to the usual weekly services, special services such as the annual Festival of Remembrance in November and the Battle of Britain service in September provide civic occasions for the whole community. The magnificent building is also ideal for concerts and recitals with many musicians making use of the facilities.
You can find us on Facebook too: www.facebook.com/stnicsdereham
Email teamrector.dereham@gmail.com
Phone 01362694107
St Withburga’s Well is a holy spring located in the churchyard of St Nicholas in the centre of Dereham. The water sprang from the grave of St Withburga when her bones were removed.
A plaque records that “The ruins of a tomb which contained the remains of Withburga, youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Angles, who died AD 654. The Abbot and monks of Ely stole this precious relic and translocated to Ely Cathedral, where it was interred near her three royal sisters, AD 974”
With our ten lane bowling alley and large children’s indoor soft play area, there is fun for all the family. We have a fully licensed bar and diner serving food from 11am to 8pm.
Enjoy a game of American Pool on one of our pool tables, relax with one of our special drinks including ice cold beers or sodas or sample something tasty from our American style diner menu.
Two american style pool tables and one standard pool table with amusement machines throughout the centre.
We are a friendly and growing Christian Church based in Dereham, the heart of Norfolk. We meet on a Sunday morning to worship Jesus in a very informal way, and to enjoy time together. The service is at 10.30, with coffee and tea available. Lots of children’s work.
See our website for our other activities.
Our sister charity, Wellspring Family Centre, runs a variety of social, youth, and community support activities. See https://www.wfcdereham.org/
Dereham has many assets and many things going for it as a place to live and a place to visit, yet these are not fully appreciated and more could be done to promote the town and its virtues to potential visitors. Although Dereham has a very strong shopping offer, free car parking and a twice weekly market, the town does not promote these assets across Norfolk. If we can attract more town visitors, the existing shops and restaurants will flourish and local jobs will be saved. We also have a number of first-rate attractions, many of which are listed on this website – see the main listing.
The aboutDereham Partnership consists of voluntary and community groups based in and around Dereham. Our adopted mission is:
“To promote and contribute to Dereham as an economically successful and culturally vibrant centre: a good place to live and a great place to visit.”
The Cowper Memorial Congregational Church has been witnessing to the gospel from its position in Dereham Market Place since it was founded in 1874 on the site that had been previously the home of William Cowper.
Norfolk was a county that William Cowper had come to love early in his life, the family were connected with the Donne’s, a family honourably known all over Norfolk. Much of Cowper’s memories of his early years was concerned with visits to and from the Donne’s, racing around the garden with the Donne’s children, picking currants in the orchard.
In 1795 Cowper moved to Norfolk with Mary Unwin. They originally stayed at North Tuddenham, then at Dunham Lodge near Swaffham and then Mundesley before finally settling in East Dereham, where both of them died and are buried side by side in what is now called the Cowper Chapel, in St Nicholas Church, East Dereham.
William Cowper is probably best known to most people as a hymnwriter, especially the combined work he did with his great friend John Newton known as The Olney Hymns. In his day Cowper wrote a number of hymns that are still loved and sung today, one being “God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform”.
We aim to stimulate and encourage interest in the art of flower arranging. We arrange demonstrations, floral design workshops, lessons and club outings.
Email derehamflowerclub@btinternet.com
Phone 07796 616399
Dereham Baptist Church is a community of God’s people dedicated to being and making committed disciples of Jesus Christ.
We have the following services:
Saturdays in Portuguese 6pm
Sundays in English:
Service for Families (every 2nd Sunday) 9-10am
Early Service (every 4th Sunday) 9-10am
Morning Worship 10.30am-12pm
All-age Service (4th Sunday) 10.30-11.30am
Email office@derehambaptist.org
Phone 01362 695221 or 07749542059 Mon-Fri 9-12
Dereham Blues Festival takes place every July, during the second full weekend. Each year, more than 120 bands apply to play at the festival and about half of these will play at least once over the course of a long weekend, from Thursday to Sunday. That adds up to over 100 free entry performances that are hosted in local bars and cafes. Apart from the ticketed launch concert, all the gigs are free to enter and close to the centre of Dereham town, in walking distance of free car parks. It is a real feast for lovers of live music and blues music. Several venues have music in their gardens and offer barbecues and hog roasts or craft ales on sale in the garden.
Email info@derehambluesfestival.org.uk
Phone 01362 695084
The basic aims of the Community Crafters group are
1. To fundraise for local charities in any ways we can, using our crafting skills.
2. To continue to maintain a supportive and inclusive group for everyone regardless of age, gender, ability or any health issues.
3. To share our skills with Care Homes, Special Needs Groups, Youth Groups etc.,
4. To continue with the monthly Crafternoon at Dereham Library.
5. To work on our Christmas Festival.
6. To continue work on our big Textile Wall hanging for the Library.
7. Most important of all to continue to enjoy the friendship of the group and each other’s company!
Set in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside you will find one of the best 9-hole golf courses in the region. Dereham Golf Club is a wonderfully picturesque parkland course. Its unique appeal as a 9-hole course is enhanced by 17 very different tee positions. The Club’s existence dates back to 1934 and has a traditional style clubhouse which overlooks the first tee and the final green. There is a spacious lounge bar and a separate dining area where bar snacks and meals are available. Come and visit Dereham Golf Club where you can be assured of a very warm Norfolk welcome.
From academic beginnings in 1953, the Dereham Heritage Trust (formerly Dereham Antiquarian Society) is a friendly group of people who have a shared interest in the history of Dereham and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are invited each month to give talks at Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Theatre Street, Dereham. These meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday each month at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome with a fee of £3 payable on the door, including light refreshments after the talk. The Trust manages Bishop Bonner’s Cottage Museum. Members act as volunteer stewards in the Museum and manage the archive collection. It was founded in 1953 by Canon Noel Boston and Dr. Eric Puddy and is a registered charity (1187140).
NEXT EVENT: ‘The A-Z of Curious Norfolk’ – Sarah Doig. Wednesday 10th April at 7.30pm, Trinity Church Hall, Theatre Street, Dereham, NR19 2EP. For more information, please visit https://www.derehamheritagetrust.org.uk/program.
Located at the heart of our town, Dereham Leisure Centre is a modern facility with a very friendly team who are dedicated to helping you achieve your individual fitness goals. The centre comprises of:
25m swimming pool
Learner pool
55 station air conditioned gym
Classes studio
4 court sports hall
State of the art indoor cycling studio
Dojo
Indoor bowling arena
4 outdoor tennis courts
If you are nervous about getting in the pool or would like to improve your technique, don’t worry as we have swimming lessons available for all ages and abilities.
Dereham Leisure Centre
Station Road, Dereham, NR19 1DF
01362 639419
Contact us: https://www.leisurecentre.com/dereham-leisure-centre/contact-us
Website https://www.leisurecentre.com/dereham-leisure-centre
You can use any of our facilities on a pay as you go basis or make the commitment to yourself and take out one of our great value membership packages for individuals, couples, families, or juniors and start your way to a fun and fitter future today. Our full access memberships provide unlimited use of public swimming sessions, fitness classes, spin sessions and gym access while our swim only memberships are great for those just wanting to get in the pool.
You can find us on Facebook, contact us for more information or drop into the centre and have a chat or a look around.
Email dereham-memberships@lexleisure.org.uk
Phone 01362 693419
Dereham Library is open
- Monday: 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Tuesday: 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Wednesday: 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Thursday: 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Friday: 8am-7pm (staffed 9.30am-7pm)
- Saturday: 8am-4pm (staffed 9.30am-4pm)
- Sunday:10am-4pm
To visit the library during unstaffed times registration for the Open Library service is required and terms and conditions apply. Please speak to a member of staff during a staffed time to find out more and to register. You can;
- browse the shelves and borrow books
- return items through our self-service kiosks or through the drop box (to the right of the front door) out of hours
- collect reservations
- use a pc or study space
- photocopy and print from library pc or your own mobile device
- pick up free bags of toiletries and tricky period products (subject to stock availability)
- use the baby weigh scales
- join one of our social/activity groups such as Just a Cuppa, Bounce & Rhyme and Knit & Natter
- get digital support with help from one of our Computer Buddies (booking required)
You can join the library here https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-history-and-archives/libraries/your-library-account/join-the-library Find out more about the Norfolk library service here Libraries local history and archives – Norfolk County Council
Situated in the heart of our bustling market town, Dereham Shopping Centre offers a variety of stores along both Chapel Walk and Wright’s Walk. Offering a mix of well-known national brands and popular regional retailers, there is something for everyone.
The shopping centre offers easy access, easy shopping, free parking and a large pedestrianised area as well as a wide range of shops to choose from. Shoppers come from as far as Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, and Wymondham. Dereham locals also enjoy their shopping here at the centre. There is something for everyone at Dereham Shopping Centre.
Dereham Town FC Sports & Leisure is a Members Club (unincorporated entity) based in mid-Norfolk. The day-to-day running of the Club is overseen by a Management Committee, elected annually by members at the AGM, and in accordance with Club Rules. We are an FA Charter Standard Club.
We are the 3rd largest club in Norfolk and members of the (PitchingIn) Isthmian League and (Thurlow Nunn) Eastern Counties Youth Football Leagues. We take part in both the FA Cup and FA Trophy every season. We are also the home of Dereham Town Academy (DESA) and a higher education course run by East Coast College. Please do keep an eye out for upcoming fixtures as both new and old supporters are always welcome.
Aldiss Park:
The ground has covered seating for 150 and covered standing for 300. We are a stones throw from the A47, in the heart of Norfolk. If you are using a sat nav our postcode is NR20 3PX. If you are travelling to Aldiss Park by car we have free parking for 300 cars, including disabled parking for blue badge holders only.
We have a fully accessible licensed bar and kitchen that can supply a range of hot and cold food on matchdays.
Sponsorship Options
Sponsorship is integral to the running of the club and we have numerous options available from pitch side boards to match day sponsors. With tens of thousands visiting Aldiss Park each season, it is a great way to build brand awareness locally whilst supporting your local club.
Function Room
We have a large function room available that is perfect for any occasion, from weddings and birthdays to wakes and corporate training days. Please do contact us if you are interested in using this space.
“Dereham Walkers are Welcome” or “Dereham WaW” is a not for profit organisation with the aims of:
• Promoting Dereham as a good location for recreational walking for the benefit of local residents, visitors and the tourism economy;
• Working to improve access for the purpose of the enjoyment of the local countryside and facilities for all;
• Monitoring Public Rights of Way (PRoW) within the Dereham Parish boundary to resolve issues early;
• Working to maintain and improve facilities for walkers including, but not restricted to, PRoW and public transport;
• Publicising local PRoW and other walking routes; maintaining membership of the National WaW Network to promote it and Dereham WaW.
Dereham WaW will act in partnership with the community, businesses, relevant groups and Local Authorities to achieve these aims.
Enjoy a visit to a Grade 2 Listed Windmill built in 1835. No longer used as a working mill, it has been restored by the Dereham Windmill Charity Trustees, Volunteers and Friends and reopened as a popular Exhibition Centre. There are five floors and although the steps are steep they are sturdy with good handrails. The latest addition is a hologram of a Miller on the first floor who talks about life in the Windmill years ago! The windmill is set in extensive grounds with a detached tea room owned by the Partea Hut which serves coffee/tea and delicious home made scones, cakes and other refreshments. Full disabled facilities are available within the tea room and grounds, including a specially adapted picnic bench.
Dereham Memorial Hall was built in 1818 and was originally a coachworks. During the First World War it became the Picture Palace, showing silent films. In 1934 it was converted into a heated swimming pool, which is still underneath the Hall’s floor to this day. In the winter the pool was boarded up and the Hall became a dance and concert venue.
During the Second World War it became a cinema again; now known as the Pool Cinema. The Urban District Council purchased the Hall and, in 1949, it was renamed the Memorial Hall in honour of those who lost their lives in the two World Wars.
In December 2011 the hall was reopened by Dereham Town Council after an 18 month and £2.3 million refurbishment and extension as a multi-use community facility capable of accommodating professional shows and community activities. It now hosts a diverse range of theatre music and entertainment all year round.
There is always fun to be had at Gressenhall! Discover the history of Norfolk’s rural life inside a historic workhouse, with fascinating objects and interactive displays.
Stand in the evocative workhouse settings, face to face with projections of staff and inmates and listen to first-hand stories from the people who once walked these whitewashed corridors.
This unique museum hosts a traditional working farm, home to the magnificent Suffolk Punch horses, a wildlife rich river walk and woodland, and an adventure playground nestled within 50 acres of Norfolk countryside. Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse makes a superb setting for themed event days, family fun activities, school holiday excitement and workshops in traditional crafts. Visitors can also treat themselves to some delicious home cooked food from The Mardlers Rest Cafe.
Find Gressenhall online at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GressenhallFW
Twitter: @GressenhallFW
Instagram: @Gressenhall_FW
Email gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk
Phone 01362 860563
We have two Methodist Churches within Dereham – Trinity on Theatre Street, and Toftwood, (Chapel Lane). There are also another 5 Chapels in the surrounding villages: Beetley, Gressenhall, Wendling, Garvestone and Mattishall. We offer a traditional worship style with services led by our minister, Rev Anne Richardson, and local preachers.
The story of Methodism in Dereham may well have begun on the very site of Trinity church! The Rev. John Wesley made over forty visits to Norfolk and passed through Dereham frequently on his travels between Norwich and King’s Lynn, along the route of the old A47. Word of his coming went ahead of him and crowds gathered to see the once abused but now venerated evangelist. He records in his journal that, on 3rd October 1788, having come from Lynn on the coach called ‘Expedition’, which held four people, “Going through Dereham about noon I was desired to preach, which I willingly did.”
Nowadays, we meet weekly for worship, and have regular prayer, Bible study and Holy Communion. Our buildings are used extensively for local community groups as well as Church-led fellowships and social activities. During the pandemic, the majority of these have been forced to close. Apart from times of lockdown, our worship has continued weekly, and we observe all the restrictions to keep everyone safe. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to use the buildings again as soon as it is possible.
If you want more information please contact us, or find us on Facebook – our page is: Methodists in & around Dereham
Email admin@trinitymethodistdereham.org
Phone 01362 695582
The Mid-Norfolk Railway is owned and operated by the volunteers of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust. From our base in Dereham, Norfolk, we operate Heritage Rail services along the 11 mile line to the market town of Wymondham, just outside Norwich. We are also working to extend services north from Dereham towards North Elmham and County School.
The Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust was set up in 1995 to buy the line from Wymondham to Dereham. The station at Dereham was cleaned up, and open days held. After building a platform at Rash’s Green near Dereham, passenger trains were run between there and Yaxham in 1995. This was a huge success and provided tangible evidence of the Trust’s achievements and its ability to operate the line. After relaying track into Dereham station in early 1997, the first train ran from the station in the summer.
Dereham’s own Independent Cinema located in the heart of the town.
Showing the latest releases and offering tickets, snacks and drinks at affordable prices.
Whether it be a date-night or a family outing, the Orion Cinema offers state of the art presentation right here in the heart of the Community.
Our Screens are available to hire for private screenings, parties or groups wishing to see a special film.
St Nicholas Church at Dereham is the largest church within the Dereham and District Team. The mission of St. Nicholas is to bring the Christian message to the people of Dereham. We do this through regular services, Messy Church, working with other Christian denominations in the town, holding huge numbers of weddings and baptisms, and much more besides.
St. Nicholas runs several groups, including ‘Tea n Tots’, ‘Hymn-sing’ and ‘Thursday men’. Details can be found on our website.
The Church is centrally placed just off the Market Square and aims to be a central part of the community. In addition to the usual weekly services, special services such as the annual Festival of Remembrance in November and the Battle of Britain service in September provide civic occasions for the whole community. The magnificent building is also ideal for concerts and recitals with many musicians making use of the facilities.
You can find us on Facebook too: www.facebook.com/stnicsdereham
Email teamrector.dereham@gmail.com
Phone 01362694107
St Withburga’s Well is a holy spring located in the churchyard of St Nicholas in the centre of Dereham. The water sprang from the grave of St Withburga when her bones were removed.
A plaque records that “The ruins of a tomb which contained the remains of Withburga, youngest daughter of Anna, King of East Angles, who died AD 654. The Abbot and monks of Ely stole this precious relic and translocated to Ely Cathedral, where it was interred near her three royal sisters, AD 974”
With our ten lane bowling alley and large children’s indoor soft play area, there is fun for all the family. We have a fully licensed bar and diner serving food from 11am to 8pm.
Enjoy a game of American Pool on one of our pool tables, relax with one of our special drinks including ice cold beers or sodas or sample something tasty from our American style diner menu.
Two american style pool tables and one standard pool table with amusement machines throughout the centre.
We are a friendly and growing Christian Church based in Dereham, the heart of Norfolk. We meet on a Sunday morning to worship Jesus in a very informal way, and to enjoy time together. The service is at 10.30, with coffee and tea available. Lots of children’s work.
See our website for our other activities.
Our sister charity, Wellspring Family Centre, runs a variety of social, youth, and community support activities. See https://www.wfcdereham.org/