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- habiloid, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Evelyn Simak, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Robertson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Richard Mudhar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hugh Venables, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Zorba the Geek, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
New PlantationWood · 895 ydExplorer Tom New Plantation in Breckland has a path running through it from High House Road. It looks like a proper walkway for strolling gentlemen. Don't get lost and become a local legend.
_-_geograph.org.uk_-_607859.jpg/250px-St_Mary_Magdalene's_church,_Old_Beetley_(2)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_607859.jpg "Photo: Evelyn Simak, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Church of St Mary MagdaleneListed building · 977 ydExplorer Tom Church of St Mary Magdalene in Old Beetley is Grade I, which makes it a serious historical site. The name is long to say, but the church is definitely worth the effort to find.
Union HouseListed building · 1291 ydExplorer Tom Union House was a workhouse, which means it's got serious history and probably some grumpy ghosts. It's Grade II, so it's seen plenty of poor souls. Don't make eye contact.
Gressenhall Farm and WorkhouseMuseum · 1303 ydExplorer Tom Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse in Breckland is a museum that shows what life was like when things were hard. The workhouse part probably smelled worse than my gym bag after a long week of adventuring without proper hygiene.
Children's playground1361 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom This Children's playground in Breckland claims to be haunted by lost bobby pins. I saw one wink at me, which is definitely not normal. Keep your eyes peeled for shiny troublemakers.
Sustrans milepostMonument or public art · 1389 ydExplorer Tom Sustrans milepost in Breckland is just a post telling you how far you’ve walked, which is handy if you’re getting lost and tired. I’ll read it to see if I’m closer to home or further into the wilderness of doubt.
Beetley Meadows (Biffa Award Platinum Jubilee Trail)Visitor information · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Beetley Meadows has won a Biffa Award for its Platinum Jubilee Trail. It’s a country wildlife site with lots of routes. Pick a path and see where it takes you.
Wensum WayVisitor information · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Wensum Way along Mill Lane is a nice touch. It’s part of the Platinum Jubilee Trail, so it’s got that royal flair. Walk it like you own the place!
Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch')Scheduled monument · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Devil's Dyke ('The Launditch') in Breckland sounds like a place where you go to wash your sins away, but maybe just your clothes first. Cheeky name for a humble earthwork.
Honeypot WoodWood · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Honeypot Wood in Breckland definitely has bees, or at least the smell of honey. It’s sweet but sticky. Find a bee and take a picture before it stings your ego!
The Assembly RoomsMemorial · 3.1 miExplorer 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.
Mileham CastleScheduled monument · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Mileham Castle in Breckland is basically a big dirt pile pretending to be architecture, which is exactly how I'd describe my own life choices after three pints.
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