Downham Market’s first full Heritage Open Day was a particular highlight for Discover Downham after another busy and rewarding year for the Centre. It brought the town alive in September welcoming visitors from near and far, and we are immensely grateful for your support on the day and in the build-up.

Thanks to property owners, generous sponsors, local businesses, charities, community groups, entertainers and the invaluable help of the Borough and the Town Council the event is one that will be long remembered.

The Town Council supported us in many organisational elements and also financially, so we have been in discussion with them to see where we go with this annual national event.

It had a big impact on both our organisations in the hours worked and commitment needed so we have jointly agreed that with other major projects in the pipeline this year, changes to the unitary authorities and without the necessary financial commitment from the Borough and Town Councils, we will not be holding a Downham Market Heritage Open Day this year.

We will however, review this for 2027 and once again we wish to thank you all for your support, without which, this joyous event would not have been possible.

Kind regards

Marion Batt and Christine Austin

Trustees.