Hingham Norfolk on the up with festivals and farmers' market

Hingham, located just off the A11 near Attleborough, boasts good transport links with easy access to Norwich.

But people are now specifically travelling to visit Hingham and it has become one of the most desirable places to live in the county. 

There are lots of new developments in Hingham Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Archant)

Here are five reasons why Hingham is on the rise: 

The Knightingales Vocal Trio will perform at the Hingham 1940s Weekend (Image: Supplied)

1. Hingham 1940s Weekend

Tom Matthew set up Apollo Events during the pandemic to put south Norfolk on the map for entertainment. 

He has a whole host of festivals and fairs planned for Hingham this year, including the 1940s Weekend on May 20 and 21, complete with an RAF flypast of a Lancaster Bomber, and a classic car show on June 25. 

READ MORE: Line-up announced for Hingham 1940s Weekend with RAF flypast

Upcoming dates for the Norfolk Farmers Market events in Hingham (Image: Norfolk Farmers Market UK)

2. New monthly farmers' market 

Norfolk Farmers Market was launched by Donna Mackenzie in October 2022 and it supports local producers and makers, with events in small towns and villages across the county. 

Hingham is one of the locations and markets take place once a month from 9am until 3pm. 

Work underway to transform the space into Abraham's Bar and Clubhouse Picture: Denise Bradley/Jason Haden (Image: Denise Bradley/Jason Haden)

3. Revamped social club 

Hingham Sports and Social Club is currently undergoing a big revamp and has been renamed Abraham's Bar and Club House to tie in with the local links to the 16th president of the United States. 

The revamped bar, which will be open to all, will feature fresh furniture, flooring and a cosy lounge area, with new beers from Lacons Brewery.

The White Hart in Hingham is loved by locals (Image: White Hart)

4. The White Hart 

The White Hart pub and boutique hotel is at the heart of the community and offers a warm welcome for both two and four-legged visitors.

As well as a tasty menu, which includes curries, fish and chips and some of the best burgers in the area, a running club brings punters together. 

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Hingham Surgery was named Norfolk's best GP practice (Image: Denise Bradley)

5. Voted the best GP surgery in Norfolk 

Hingham Surgery was revealed to be the best GP practice in Norfolk in an annual survey last year.

A whopping 98pc of participants rated their experience there as good.