Wymondham - a historic market town . . .

Wymondham is a lively market town, famous for its glorious Benedictine abbey church, distinctive Market Cross, Bridewell museum and many other attractions.

Situated about 8 miles south-east of Norwich, Wymondham is one of the largest towns in South Norfolk. It is a bustling busy centre, with shops, businesses of all types, light industry, award winning schools and a leisure centre complete with swimming pool. The beautiful and unspoilt Tiffey Valley through which the local river runs provides unspoilt and delightful walks among a plethora of wildlife.

Wymondham is located about 9 miles south-west of the city of Norwich, just off the main A11 trunk road from London to Norwich. There’s plenty of car parking in the town. Wymondham is also on the main railway line from Norwich to Ely and Cambridge. Visitors travelling by train arrive at the award winning station - a fitting entrance to such an attractive town.

For general information about Wymondham and attractions in the surrounding area visit the Tourist Information Centre in the historic Market Cross in the centre of town or click here to link to the town’s website

Wymondham Abbey - 900 years of history . . .

Wymondham’s famous Abbey was founded in 1107 by William D'Albini, Chief Butler to King Henry I. Originally it was a priory of the great Benedictine Monastery of St. Albans, but became an Abbey in its own right in 1448. It has served as the Parish Church of Wymondham since 1538.

Wymondham Abbey is one of the finest of the historic churches of East Anglia. Many of the events in our musical calendar are staged in its magnificent interior.

2007 saw the 900th anniversary of the foundation of the Abbey. To mark this special year, there was a series of events running from April to October, many of which involve music. Wymondham Music Festival was proud to be involved in such an historic occasion.

About the Festival

Music for everyone . . .
Our annual music festival, founded in 1996, takes place in the lively market town of Wymondham, Norfolk, famous for its glorious Benedictine abbey church, distinctive Market Cross and many other visitor attractions.

Throughout the summer . . .
There is a huge range of music on offer - evening concerts, daytime recitals, gigs, workshops, the Midsummer Jazz Picnic down by the river Tiffey, Town Busking Day and lots of other live music in the Market Place and at venues around the town.

Supporting local musicians . . .
Most of our artists live and work in Norfolk. We provide top quality performances from professional musicians, show-case local talent and promote our many excellent music societies.

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