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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Tiger, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bill Sibley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ashley Dace, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- CW Haines, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- James Emmans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ian Robertson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hugh Venables, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Evans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adrian Hodge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adrian S Pye, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Children's playground468 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Playground number five in Breckland is totally mysterious. No details, so I’ll say it’s a portal to a parallel universe where toddlers rule. Watch out for floating balls and weird gravity!
Victorian postboxOld post box · 787 ydExplorer Tom A plain Victorian postbox is just standing there, minding its own business while the world rushes past. I bet it's judging your outfit. Take a picture before it gets shy.
Statue of The Sacred HeartMonument or public art · 791 ydExplorer Tom Statue of The Sacred Heart looks like it's thinking about its day job. It’s a monument to love and religion, which is a bit much for a Tuesday afternoon in Breckland. Take a picture of it looking slightly confused by the traffic noise.
Dereham Maltings (crisp Malting Group)Listed building · 818 ydExplorer Tom Dereham Maltings is crisp, just like the name says. Take a photo of this grainy legend for me!
Old MilestoneMonument or public art · 1277 ydExplorer Tom Old Milestone in Breckland is just standing there, refusing to admit it's been superseded by GPS. It still thinks it's the most important object in the county. Give it a cheeky wink and carry on with your day!
Bishop Bonner's CottageArchaeological place · 1310 ydExplorer Tom Bishop Bonner's Cottage in Breckland is named after a bishop, so expect some religious history. Access is unknown, so check before entering. It’s an archaeological place. Take a picture for me of the cottage. I bet it has character.
The Assembly RoomsMemorial · 1360 ydExplorer Tom The Assembly Rooms in Breckland was built in 1756 on the spot where the old prison used to be. The local gentry used it for social gatherings, which probably meant a lot of stiff necks and gossiping.
Scarning FenNature reserve · 1543 ydExplorer Tom Scarning Fen is a nature reserve that smells like wet socks and ancient secrets. I bet the fens remember everyone who’s ever complained about the mud. Step carefully, or it’ll swallow you!
Lolly MoorNature reserve · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Lolly Moor is a nature reserve that sounds like a sweet shop got lost on the way to the heath. I suspect there are no lollies, just moody clouds and confused walkers. Enjoy!
Wensum WayVisitor information · 2.3 miExplorer Tom The Wensum Way is back again! This one’s marked as a public footpath. So, you can walk it? Probably. Check the signs and enjoy the scenery while you're at it.
Hoe CommonVisitor information · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Hoe Common was born in an Inclosure Act of 1811. It used to be for the poor, gathering gorse for fuel. Now it’s rare acidic heathland. Respect its history and beauty!
392nd Bomb Group MemorialMemorial · 5.3 miExplorer Tom 392nd Bomb Group Memorial in Breckland marks the spot where those brave pilots dropped things from high up. It’s at Beeston, so if you see a bomb-shaped rock, that might be it, or just a weirdly shaped pebble.
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