Swaefas Way

Explorer Tom The George Hotel in Breckland looks like it’s judging your outfit. Grade II listed, which means it’s got some serious history to brag about. Did the landlord serve you a proper pint? Tell me!

Explorer Tom Town Pound in Breckland was where they kept naughty animals, or so the story goes. Grade II, very official! Imagine a donkey judging your life choices from behind the bars. Snap it if you see one!

Explorer Tom Swaffham Town Sign in Breckham talks about a tinker finding treasure in a dream. Classic fairy tale stuff. I bet he found exactly what he needed and nothing more. It’s poetic, actually. Very cheeky of them to include that. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Butter Cross in Breckland was for selling butter, which makes me thirsty for some strong tea. It’s a nice spot to imagine knights trading dairy products while looking very serious and important about it all.

Explorer Tom Swaffham Mosaic Pyramid in Breckland celebrates Tutankhamun, which is ironic because it’s not actually an Egyptian pyramid, just a mosaic one. Howard Carter would be proud of this quirky local tribute to his discovery.

Explorer Tom Dalton's Plantation in Breckland is basically a forest with an attitude, hiding near Swaffham on the Peddars Way. Who knows what Dalton planted back then? Probably just a lot of trees and secrets.

Explorer Tom Round Covert in Breckland is circular, which means there’s no clear way out. You’re going to walk in circles and wonder if time exists here, just me and the trees.

Explorer Tom Sporle Village Sign in Breckland mentions priories and saints like it’s trying to impress you with its education. St Catherine is on there, which is handy for wall paintings. It’s basically a history lesson in disguise. Take a picture for me if you pass!

Explorer Tom Peddars Way near Thompson is an ancient route that predates your great-grandmother's confusion. It’s a long walk, so make sure your legs are ready for miles of Norfolk sky. Take a photo of the horizon and tell me if you can see any clouds or just flat fields.

Explorer Tom Sporle Memorial in Breckland has a brick and flint base with an inscribed slate top. It commemorates the RFC Landing Ground, which is basically where planes used to crash into the dirt without any fancy runways.