St Nicholas

This detached tower is early 16th century, while the central tower in the body of the church has Norman foundations but is mostly of the 14th century.

The church is entered through the south porch, which itself is a key element of the building. It dates from the 15th century and has a rich array of carvings on it, including an Annunciation and angels. The interior has features from the Norman period through to the early 16th century, including lovely 15th century roofs in the transept chapel.

Parts of the chancel are 13th century, and it too has a lovely old roof. One of Dereham's great treasures is its sevensacrament font, with remarkably intact carvings. It is accurately dated to 1468.

St Withburga is Dereham's own local saint and founded a convent here in the 7th century. There are several reminders of her in the church, including a window from 1957 and a picture of her on part of a rood screen rescued from a nearby church. A well is dedicated to her in the churchyard and may date back to medieval times.