Swaffham Heritage

Explorer Tom The White Hart in Breckland sounds like a pub that knows too many secrets. Grade II listed, so the ale is probably better than your excuses. Did they have a pie? Tell me about the pie. I’m starving out here!

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 Swaffham Methodist Church in Breckland is probably singing hymns right now. Grade II listed, so it’s respectable. I bet the pews are squeaky as hell. Listen out for that and tell me what you hear!

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 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 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.