Architecture Trail

Explorer Tom Dolphin Inn in Breckland sounds like it serves fish with a side of history. Grade II listed, so the decor is probably old-fashioned and damp. Did they have a soup? Tell me about the soup. I’m getting peckish!

Explorer Tom The Nunnery in Thetford is keeping its secrets locked tight, Grade II* style. Try not to wake the nuns up!

Explorer Tom Old Market Street in Breckland was busy back in the day. Now it’s probably just tourists and pigeons. Take a photo of the oldest shop you can find for me.

Explorer Tom Nunnery Arch in Breckland was the gateway to Place Farm on old nunnery grounds. It’s early 17th century, so it’s seen more drama than a reality TV series finale, but with way less shouting.

Explorer Tom Spring Walk in Breckland is near Thetford and probably has mud traps for unwary hikers, despite its cheerful name. Take a photo of the sign and show off your muddy shoes.

Explorer Tom Castle Hill in Breckland is just a hill that thinks it had a castle once. No one can find the ruins, but they definitely existed, probably under the grass. Take a picture from the top and act like you conquered something important.

Explorer Tom Dad's Army Museum and an old fire station! I bet there are more helmets than people inside. Go find the funniest uniform and snap a pic!

Explorer Tom Butten Island is just an island, but it thinks it's a nation. No one knows who Butten was, maybe a very lost Viking? It’s surrounded by water, so don't go getting your feet wet unless you like mud pies.

Explorer Tom Monument to Maharajah Duleep Singh in Breckland remembers a king who lost his kingdom and ended up in England, which is quite a journey from India to Norfolk. He’s probably enjoying the rain more than we are.

Explorer Tom Dads Army Captain Mainwaring Statue is frowning at everyone who walks past. He’s not happy you’re here without an invitation, and he probably lost his hat again. Bow to the captain if you want, but don't expect a smile in return.

Explorer Tom Nunnery Lakes Nature Reserve in Breckland has water where nuns might have washed sins. It’s very peaceful, suspiciously so. Take a picture of the calmest water you can find!

Explorer Tom The Lakes in Breckland are near Nunnery Lakes reserve, which sounds like where monks go to swim in their underpants. Snap a picture of the water for me and check for nuns!