Banham

Travel Guide

View across the village green. The war memorial and village sign > 1408844 can be seen in the background. Perhaps most widely known for its renowned zoo, the village of Banham is located along the B1113, 11 kilometres north of Diss, 19 kilometres east of Thetford and 32 kilometres south-west of Norwich. The tree-lined village green is surrounded by old thatched houses > 1408825 some with overhanging storeys, and dominated by St Mary's church > 1408886 which adjoins the green in the west. Industries in Banham include the Gaymer Cider factory and brick making from locally found clay. The village has a number of small shops, a Spar supermarket and a village shop > 1408855 and post office, two pubs, and a primary school which caters for about 120 pupils.
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View across the village green. The war memorial and village sign > 1408844 can be seen in the background. Perhaps most widely known for its renowned zoo, the village of Banham is located along the B1113, 11 kilometres north of Diss, 19 kilometres east of Thetford and 32 kilometres south-west of Norwich. The tree-lined village green is surrounded by old thatched houses > 1408825 some with overhanging storeys, and dominated by St Mary's church > 1408886 which adjoins the green in the west. Industries in Banham include the Gaymer Cider factory and brick making from locally found clay. The village has a number of small shops, a Spar supermarket and a village shop > 1408855 and post office, two pubs, and a primary school which caters for about 120 pupils.
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Start of Track leading to Heath Farm
White House Farm
St Mary's church
Photo by Evelyn Simak (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ipswich Road Norwich England
The price is P8,517 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P8,517
P10,221 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Staff friendly and helpful and the leisure facilities are pretty good. Food was as you would expect , good and tasty

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
The price is P8,146 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
P8,146
P9,775 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room. clean except for top of TV Excellent central situation great place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club

4 out of 5
Wroxham Road Norwich England
The price is P4,302 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
P4,302
P5,162 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
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7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Really good as always

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Club
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Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Lovely place to stay, clean and nice reception staff! We will be back x

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Wellington Apartments
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
Norwich England
Stay at this apartment in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mousehold Heath and Badminton at Blyth Jex are located ...
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn

4 out of 5
Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England
Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Clean room, food absolutely lovely. Staff great. Bar well stocked

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts featuring interior views and art

University of East Anglia

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Norwich Cathedral featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Norwich Cathedral

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Banham Zoo

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Norwich City Hall which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Norwich City Hall

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P3,951
per adult
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P4,757
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P4,757
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Mousehold Heath which includes landscape views, heritage elements and a city

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