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Scarning FenNature reserve · 89 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!
The VicarageListed building · 1208 ydExplorer Tom The Vicarage in Breckland was once a VAD hospital. That’s wild! Grade II listed, so it’s seen war and peace. Imagine the stories the walls could tell us right now.
Statue of The Sacred HeartMonument or public art · 1268 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.
Old MilestoneMonument or public art · 1284 ydExplorer Tom Old Milestone in Breckland is just standing there, refusing to admit it's been superseded by GPS.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!
Beech HouseListed building · 1301 ydExplorer Tom Beech House in Dereham is just sitting there being all leafy and lovely. Grade II listed, so it’s got character but probably doesn’t want to be disturbed. Take a snap!
St Withburga's Well & St Nicholas Church, Dereham, NorfolkOld or holy well · 1365 ydExplorer Tom St Withburga's Well & St Nicholas Church, Dereham, Norfolk is a holy well next to a church, which means plenty of people have dipped their fingers in for luck. I’ll just stand here and pretend my headache is magically gone already.
Bishop Bonner's Cottage MuseumMuseum · 1370 ydExplorer Tom Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum smells like old candles and secrets. A bishop lived here? Or maybe just a very posh gardener who liked wearing robes. It’s all very mysterious, or at least it pretends to be on the map.
The Assembly RoomsMemorial · 1579 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.
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.
Beetley Meadows (Biffa Award Platinum Jubilee Trail)Visitor information · 3.1 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.
392nd Bomb Group MemorialMemorial · 4.5 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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