A council will temporarily close five roads so that the annual town festival can take place. 

Norfolk County Council will close the roads to traffic in Downham Market during the town festival on May 27. 

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The road will be fully restricted to traffic between 12-4pm and will include sections of Railway Road, Bridge Street, High Street, Church Road and Howdale Road.

An alternative route will be available via A1122 Western Bypass; A1122 Downham Market Bypass; A10 Downham Market Bypass; C885 Bexwell Road and vice versa.

The Downham Market Festival is an annual event that sees parades through the town including floats, walking groups, baton twirlers, and vintage vehicles.