About Reepham

Reepham is a beautiful market town with 18th century houses surrounded by stunning countryside between the Wensum and Bure Valleys. It has a rich history, Reepham - pronounced ‘reefum’ - was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 (property inventory*) and in 1277 it received the special ‘market town status’ making it one of the oldest market towns in Norfolk. It is a small town full of alleyways and secret corners and quirky shops.  At the heart of the town lies the Marketplace and at the bottom of the hill are the churches of St Michael’s and St Mary’s. Both being built in medieval times and on an ancient site. Here also lies the remains of a third church, Reepham is one of only two sites in Europe to have had three churches.

The market square is 2 mins walk away from Wykeham Stables, where you will find Bread Source, a fantastic award-winning bakery and cafe, open from 8am to 4pm, and soon to be opening 7 nights a week with a wine bar and tapas style food offer. The Kings Arms, an old 17th century coaching Inn with great food and a warm welcome, it is renowned for its huge open fire in winter and garden jazz nights in the summer months. There is a family butcher, a farm shop, post office, pharmacy and lots of independent gift & antique shops and the Koti store, with its range of great smelling planet friendly products (which we use at Wykeham)  on the way. There is also a Co-op and a Spar shop in the village.  Fresh dressed Cromer Crab and freshly picked Samphire are delivered to the Farm shop every Thursday when in season.

Just on the edge of town is Eve’s Hill Farm and Farm Shop, a family venture changing the way we farm to regenerate soils, increase biodiversity and protect the environment. Their farm is home to Hereford cattle, Saddleback pigs and laying hens and these along with farm produce and a growing locally produced range of foods is available in their farm shop, open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 till 4 with lots of parking.

There are lots of other great food options within Reepham. Lawless Pizza serve wood fired pizzas in the square on a Saturday night and every Friday is Fish & Chip night at V'S café, with homemade Burger night on a Wednesday. The Crown pub has a range of pop ups in the garden from time to time.  On a warm summer evening, you can take a stroll to the All-Day Brewing Company, a microbrewery on the outskirts of town. In the tap room you can sample beers made with barley and hops from the surrounding fields, as well as homemade kombucha, sodas and cordials. The kitchen menu offers pizzas, curries, loaded chips and a beautiful Sunday lunch overlooking the duckpond.

Also, and well worth the visit is the monthly farmers market at The Station Café which occurs every second Sunday of the month from March 2024 onwards where you will find an array of local artisan producers and products.

There are also many other great cafes, pubs and restaurants a little further afield and the extensive information pack with suggestions on places to visit and eat during your visit will be sent to you once your booking has been confirmed.

And, if you are a keen angler then Reepham Fisheries has four well-stocked lakes set within a 10-acre site, less than half a mile from Reepham. For tennis fans, Reepham has 2 flood lit hard courts which can be rented by the hour and paddle courts coming soon.  There are so many wonderful walks & bike rides from Wykeham Stables including the Marriot’s Way, a 26-mile path, once a railway line,  running between Norwich and Aylsham (with connections to Cycle Route 1). There are some cafes along the way for pit stops including Whitwell Station, a preserved railway museum which has steam days throughout the year. Alternatively take a walk to Salle Moor Farm where you will find the Norfolk Coffee Co, the Drip Drop Bake Stop and the Blue Flame Glass Studio as well as the All-Day Brewing Company. Bikes can be stored in the courtyard at Wykeham Stables, and there is a gate directly out to the road for ease of access.