Market Weston is a small village and civil parish located near the Norfolk border around seven miles east-south-east of Thetford.

In 2005 its population was 260. The parish also contains the Weston Fen SSSI.

The village was given a market charter in 1263.

The church of St Mary has regular services and is part of the United Benefice of Stanton, Hopton, Market Weston, Barningham, Coney Weston, Hepworth, Hinderclay and Thelnetham. It dates from the 14th century and is a Grade II* listed building.