Harnser Wood

Explorer Tom Elsing Village Sign in Breckland is a relief and says 'WI'. I’m betting that stands for 'Very Important' rather than Women's Institute, because this thing looks quite fancy, don't you think?

Explorer Tom Elsing War Memorial in Breckland is probably keeping an eye on the road, just like a good sentry. I bet it’s seen thousands of cars go by without blinking once. Say hello to this stone friend!

Explorer Tom Beech Cottage by Beech Walk is hiding out there. Grade II listed, so it's got some character, but that doesn't mean the owners are chatty or that the gates are open for your casual afternoon wander through their garden.

Explorer Tom Elsing Hall is sitting pretty and looking very important. It's a Grade I gem, so treat it with respect, but remember that 'listed' doesn't mean 'come in,' so check before you poke your nose around its fancy doors.

Explorer Tom Sparhamhole Plantation has a view that might be looking at you back. The trees seem to be leaning in, listening to the wind tell stories about old Sparham. Take a photo if you dare!

Explorer Tom Lyng Village Sign in Breckland lists St Edmunds Abbey and Sir Humphry Repton, which sounds like an expensive holiday I never took. Take a picture before it wanders off into the bracken.

Explorer Tom Old Milestone in Breckland is doing a very good impression of being ancient and wise. In reality, it’s just cold. Warm it up with your breath if you see it standing there.

Explorer Tom Poppy's Wood is right next to an old milestone that’s seen better days. Poppy might be a ghost or just a very eccentric landlady. Listen for her creaking boots!

Explorer Tom Stone milestone on B1145 is sitting there looking ancient and slightly confused by modern road markings. It probably thinks those yellow lines are an insult to its stone dignity. Take a picture for me if you can find it.

Explorer 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!

Explorer 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.