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| Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Waveney Valley, Diss in South Norfolk is a real little gem. Famous for its mere and with lush green parkland, ideal for relaxing with a picnic or for a game of Frisbee, Diss is a haven away from the fast pace of everyday life and part of the Cittaslow or ‘slow city’ project. |
 This historic market town of Diss is certainly pleasing to the eye. The heart of the town, the Market Place, is overlooked by the stunning Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin. Sitting slightly above the town, the Church can be seen for miles around and has stood on its current site since 1290. While going through numerous structural changes throughout the years, visitors can still see fine examples of gothic architecture and if visiting in the summer months you may be lucky enough to catch one of the lunchtime music concerts. For an insightful view into the town’s history, visit Diss Museum, packed with local photographs and artefacts that tell the stories of year’s gone by and the lives of local people. For time to simply relax and enjoy the pace of life, take a leisurely walk around the gorgeous parkland and enjoy views of the mere, once believed to have been formed from the crater of an extinct volcano! |
| Shopping in Diss |
 The layout of the shops in Diss is as interesting as the shops themselves. Arranged around four courtyards – Cobbs, Norfolk House, Hales and Wills - a wonderful array of shops are waiting to be browsed and food lovers will enjoy perusing the specialist food shops and a very tempting sweetie shop. Hales Courtyard is a lovely place to relax with a coffee, while Will’s Courtyard has a superb shop for fishing enthusiasts. One of the town’s main shopping highlights has to be Diss weekly market, held every Friday. A lively and social event, the market is a great place to bag a bargain and sample some of the most delicious fish and chips in the county. Running alongside the market in Gazes Salesrooms is a buzzing auction where you can bid for antiques and collectables. Saturdays is another hectic day in the town with every second Saturday seeing the local farmers market in action, often accompanied by live music. The first and third Saturdays are for the flea market where stalls are piled high with hidden treasures. |
| Eating out in Diss |
| During your day in Diss, you are sure to be in need of some delicious Norfolk fayre. Whether it is for coffee and a cake, a wonderful array of organic food or a restaurant purely for vegetarians, Diss has it all. |
| Explore Diss |
 A lovely gentle walk can be enjoyed around Diss Park taking in views of the 6 acre mere or quietly stroll around Frenze Beck Nature Reserve, a wetland paradise for many species of bird and other wildlife. For those who really want to stretch their legs, Boudica’s Way stretches for 40 miles from Diss to the medieval city of Norwich, the capital of Norfolk. There are also two bike routes to be explored starting from the town and taking in the countryside and quaint villages and towns. For more detailed information visit the tourist information centre. |
| Places to visit around Diss |
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