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Unusual Attractions in Norfolk

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.

Norfolk, England

SS Vina Shipwreck

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

Thursford, England

Thursford Collection

A large collection of steam engines, organs, and fairground attractions.

King's Lynn, England

Seahenge

This captivating Bronze Age timber circle spent centuries concealed by the tides.

Norfolk, England

Wellesley Road Grandstand

These grandstands are among the oldest continuously used stands in the world.

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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.

9 miles from Norfolk

Lynford, England

Grime's Graves

A strange and ancient landscape hides the dark, cavernous remains of a 5,000-year-old flint mine.

12 miles from Norfolk

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Conservators are trying to protect historic treasures—but it's all more subdued than it sounds.

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