The
Pedlar

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The folktale of the Pedlar of Swaffham tells of how a poor pedlar came to find his fortune following a dream... but the story may be true as a 15th century pedlar, John Chapman, miraculously came up with money to repair the town church.

Read the full story in the Museum and listen to the tale, read by Stephen Fry.

Address

Museum Of Swaffham
4 London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7DQ

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm (3pm close Nov/Dec)
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Winter closed season from the Monday before Christmas to the Saturday before 14th February

Access

There is a small fee for adults, with occasional donation-only days. Children, carers, and Art Pass holders are always free. Regrettably, the layout of our Georgian building doesn’t allow wheelchair access above the ground floor. Guide dogs are welcome in the Museum, and all dogs in the shop.