Diss

Diss is an attractive market town, known for its mixture of Tudor, Georgian and Victorian buildings, and has been designated a conservation area. An ever popular town having its fine array of facilities and amenities all set in a traditional market town with some wonderful countryside around. Diss has won the Civic Amenity Award for the best kept market town in Norfolk. The main centre of the town sprawls from the six acre DISS MERE, a stretch of water where ducks and other wildfowl residents often gather. Streets twist out from the little marketplace abundant with character.

The range and diversity of shops is amazing including not just major high street retailers & supermarkets but also shops specialising in many varied areas. Some are highly contemporary and others more traditional. Many of the shops are located in charming courtyards or have exposed beams and beautiful shop fronts. The town is at its busiest on a Friday, market day. It is also the day for the auction as well. Diss auction rooms offer 2,500 lots each week, including antiques, fine art -and local produce! Viewing is on Thursdays between 2 and 8pm.

Before leaving Diss, its award-winning museum ought to be seen.

The town also has two modern industrial estates to the east of the town centre and it benefits from being on the London to Norwich main line.

Local Authority
- South Norfolk District Council

Services
- Gas and Electricity

Broadband
- Available

Schools & Nurseries
- Street Farm Nursery, Diss
- Conkers Nursery, Diss
- The Swan Nursery - Palgrave
- Diss Infants and Nursery
- Diss Church Junior School
- Roydon Primary School
- Diss High School

Transport Amenities
- Main line station Diss
- First Bus
- Simmonds

Sports, Clubs & Leisure Facilities
- Diss Rugby Club
- Diss Town Football Club
- Diss & District Athletics Club
- Fit Club - private gym
- Diss Swim and Fitness Centre
- Diss Otters Swimming Club
- Diss Squash Club
- Diss Golf Club - Stuston
for more clubs/societies click HERE

Home and Garden related shops
- Blooms Garden Centre
- Jewson - builders merchants
- Ridgeons -builders merchants
- Godfreys DIY

Local Tradespeople
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Builders

Pubs
- Saracens Head Hotel
- White Horse
- The Crown
- The Two Brewers
- The Cock Inn
- Waterfront Inn
- The Greyhound
- The Chequers, Bressingham

Restaurants
- Weavers Wine Bar & Eating House
- Les Amandines (vegetarian and vegan)
- Dolphin House Restaurant - lunch & tea only
- Sintong Thai Restaurant
- Leaping Hare Restaurant, Stanton
- see below in places to stay

Family Activities in or around Diss
- Monsters - childrens activity place
- Bressingham Steam Museum
- Banham Zoo

Places to stay
- Park Hotel
- Gissing Hall Hotel
- Brome Grange Hotel & Restaurant, Eye
- The Cornwallis Country Hotel & Restaurant, Eye
- The Auberge - hotel and restaurant, Yaxley, 4 miles from Diss

Churches and other religious centres
- Diss Methodist Church
- Brethren Church
- Christian Community Church (Diss)
- Diss Baptist Church
- Diss URC
- Provisional Mission of The Holy Nativity
- St James the Great
- St Mary
- The Most Holy Trinity

Useful Telephone Numbers:

Police Services
Emergency Services 999
Norfolk Constabulary 0845 456 4567
Norfolk Police Authority 01953 424455
Crime Stoppers 0800 555111
The Drink & Drive Hotline 0800 835835
The Drugs Hotline 0345 442255

Hospitals & Health Centres
Emergency Services 999
Diss Health Centre 01379 642021
Norwich Hospital 01603 286286
Ipswich Hospital 01473 712233
West Suffolk Hospital 01284 713800

Chemists
N.C.C 01379 642053
Boots 01379 642436

Bus & Rail Travel
'One' Railway 08457 48 49 50
Chenery Travel 01379 741221
Simmonds Travel 01379 898202
Eastern Counties 01473 253734

Public Services
Citizens Advice Bureau 01379 651333
Diss Post Office 08457 223344
Royal Mail 01379 646400
Diss Library 01379 642609
Magistrates Court 01842 745941
Registrars Office 01379 643915
Social Security 01379 642281
Unemployment Office 01379 614300

Utilities
Electricity 01502 562155
Gas 0181 362 2236
Water 0800 145145

Local Authorities
Diss Town Council 01379 643848
South Norfolk District Council 01508 533633
Norfolk County Council 0844 800 8020

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