Diss

The town's name is thought to have come from the Saxon word Dice or Disce meaning a pool of standing water or lake and referring to . This 6-acre (2.4-ha) lake is directly adjacent to the main shopping street (Market Pl/Mere St). It is 5½ m deep with a further 16 m of mud at the bottom. Most think it is the result of past glacial action, though some have suggested other theories about its formation.

Diss is 2 miles W from the A140 (Norwich to A14 main road) from which it is well signposted using the A1066 road. The town is well served with cheap and (some) free parking for cars. The town routes into town are relatively cycle friendly. The town lies on the Regional Cycle Route 30 (Lowestoft to Thetford). Diss is also on the main London Liverpool St - Norwich rail line and hence has frequent trains.

• Diss railway station

  address: Station Road, IP22 4HN
  Taxis available.

Several bus services to/from Norwich (but rural routes can be slower).

Diss is small enough to walk round with ease although you could potentially park the car at either end if you wanted to be near the car.

• 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

  phone: +44 1379 740708
  address: Common Road, Dickleburgh, IP21 4PH
  World War II artefacts, related to US 8th Air Force in an old control tower.

• Angles Way footpathA 93 mile walking trail from Great Yarmouth to Thetford following the county boundary between Norfolk and Suffolk.

• Boudicca Way footpathA 36 mile footpath between Norwich and Diss

• Banham Zoo

  phone: +44 1953 887771
  address: Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk NR16 2HE
  Good sized zoo, wide range of animals, good enclosures, well looked after.

• Bressingham Steam & Gardens

  address: IP22 2AA
  Steam train rides, fairground dodgems & roundabout. Aimed at children.

• Snetterton Motor Race Circuit

  phone: +44 1953 887303
  address: NR16 2JU
  Motorsport events, race days, experience days.

• Diss Leisure Centre

  phone: +44 1379 652754
  address: 106 Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4JG
  25 metre main pool. Learner pool. Gym. Sauna. Steam room.

Cycling

The surrounding countryside has many small rural quiet roads without many hills ideally suited to cycling. The network of small lanes will need a map (or GPS or smartphone with mapping) for those not familiar with the area. Most cyclists avoid the busy A1066 running through the town and tend to use the narrower rural lanes. Running past the southern edge of the town is the which forms part of the UK National Cycle Network.

Town has expected range of small shops and facilities.

• Tesco (Supermarket)

  phone: +44 345 677 9877
  address: Victoria Rd, IP22 4JN
  Supermarket (with ATM, Wi-Fi (free but required registration))

• Morrisons (Supermarket)

  phone: +44 1379 640954
  address: Victoria Rd, IP22 4XF
  Supermarket (with Petrol station, Cafe, ATM)

There is a "traditional market" held in every F 09:30–15:00 and a Farmers Market every 2nd Sa of month 9:00–13:00.

Cyclists

• Madgetts Cycles Ltd

  phone: +44 1379 650419
  address: 8 Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4EH
  Bicycle sales, parts and repairs. Highly regarded by local cyclists.

Diss has a variety of places to eat.

• Saracens Head

  phone: +44 1379 652853
  address: 75 Mount St, IP22 4QQ
  The Saracens serve excellent home cooked food which is on the pricey side but well worth it.

• Flying ChefIf you fancy something "in your hand" is in Diss on Fridays and Saturdays selling hot dogs. The locally made ingredients combine to form one of the best hot dogs you will ever taste! Some would say they are like angels dancing on your tongue!

• Fair Green Fish Bar

  phone: +44 1379 642412
  address: 37 Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4BE

• Diss Tandoori

  phone: +44 1379 651685
  address: 1-3 Shelfanger Rd, Diss, IP22 4EH
  Delivery £3 (on orders over £15).

• The Greyhound Pub

  phone: +44 1379 651613
  address: 9 St Nicholas Street, IP22 4LB
  is the place to be. A substantial bar menu is available every lunchtime and the pub is the most vibrant place to be on a weekend evening. You will also get a very warm welcome from the landlord, Dale. The first Monday evening of the month plays host to Leeds Mick's Quiz Night, where you will need to be very well educated to obtain a high mark. Other events are available.

• The Angel Café

  phone: +44 7437 205853
  address: 1 Baldry’s Yard, Fair Green, Diss, IP22 4NQ
  Café and food. Lunch from 11:30. E-mails only checked each evening.

• The Cock Inn

  phone: +44 1379 643633
  address: Lower Denmark St, Diss, IP22 4BE

• Thatchers Needle

  phone: +44 1379 658905
  address: 33 Park Rd, Diss, IP22 4AS

• Park Hotel

  phone: +44 1379 642244
  address: 29 Denmark St, IP22 4LE

• Cobwebs Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +44 1379 641388
  address: 6 Riverside, Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4BE

• Bay Tree B&B

  phone: +44 1379 651245
  address: 3 Pine Court, Shelfanger Rd, Diss, IP22 4EP
  No pets. Free Wi-Fi.

• Nearest Accident & Emergency: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

  address: Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY

• Alternative Accident & Emergency: West Suffolk Hospital

  address: Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ

• Lawns Medical Practice

  phone: +44 1379 642021
  address: Mount Street, Diss, IP22 4WG

• Diss Dental Health Centre

  phone: +44 1379 642522
  address: 3 Mount St, Diss, IP22 4QG

• Hado Pharmacy

  phone: +44 1379 644001
  address: 66 Mount St, Diss, IP22 4QQ

• Diss Post Office

  address: 7 Market Place, Diss, IP22 4AA

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