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Norfolk

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Norfolk, England

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Norfolk, England

The Devil's Punchbowl

A mysterious crater-like pond has a spooky tendency to empty and fill with complete disregard to rainfall patterns.

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SS Vina Shipwreck

The wreckage of an old coastal trading vessel is only visible at low tide.

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Swaffham, England

Green Britain Centre Wind Turbine

Climb to the top of this windmill for a scenic panorama and up-close look at wind energy production.

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9 MILEs FROM Norfolk

Thetford, England

Thetford Warren Lodge

This 15th-century fortification was built to defend bunnies.

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15 MILEs FROM Norfolk

Norwich, England

Norwich Plantation Garden

A magnificent Victorian garden that brings the charm and style of old-time aristocracy to the 21st century public.

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16 MILEs FROM Norfolk

Norwich, England

Balthild Seal Matrix

This unusual 7th-century Frankish seal offers more questions than answers about its past.

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17 MILEs FROM Norfolk

Denver, England

The Denver Sluice Complex

This little-known hero has been protecting "The Fens" for close to 400 years, and now from its most powerful challenger yet: climate change.

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22 MILEs FROM Norfolk

Atlas Obscura Trips

Folklore and Magic of Southern England

Nov 2—Nov 7, 2019

Mythical castles and ancient witchcraft, ecological biomes and fairy-tale forests, sea tractors and flaming tar barrels—all this awaits you on our one-of-a-kind exploration of southern England's historic haunts and eccentric traditions.

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