Norfolk is full of attractions with great beaches, historic castles, and grand stately homes, but have you ever wanted to see something a little more unusual?
Here is a list of five unusual things for you to do or see in Norfolk.
1. Mausoleum Pyramid, Blickling Estate
Blickling Estate is one of Norfolk's best spots to explore and it is worth a visit at any time of the year.
As people flock to the main hall, you can venture out and discover Norfolk's very own pyramid tomb.
If you go into the Great Wood, you will be greeted with the Mausoleum Pyramid.
Built in 1794 for the second Earl of Buckinghamshire, the pyramid is modelled on the Roman tomb of Cestius and is embedded with the family coat of arms.
2. St Benet's Abbey
The Abbey, on the banks of the River Bure, is surrounded by marshland making it a hotspot for wildlife native to the broads.
The 10th-century ruin has a much darker past with the tale of the 'shrieking monk' named Essric who was slaughtered by a Viking raid.
Legend has it the event replays every night at midnight causing passers-by to hear the monk's scream.
3. The Bug Parc
Norfolk is host to one of the UK's largest insect zoo which has more than 230 different species of invertebrates, including tarantulas, scorpions and a huge leaf-cutting ant colony.
The zoo was opened by Martin French in the former Norfolk Wildlife Park site in Lenwade in 2022.
The Bug Parc is open from 10am to 5pm daily in the summer holidays and Wednesday to Sunday during term time, with the Chrysalis Café open on the same days (non-ticket holders welcome).
4. The SS Vina
The chunks of metal from the shipwreck have long caught the interest of beachgoers at Brancaster.
The SS Vina was built in 1894 and began its life travelling Baltic Trade routes before being requisitioned for the war effort in 1940.
The ship was then filled with concrete and wired with explosives with the idea of blowing the boat up and blocking the River Yare in case of invasion. In 1943 the plan was scrapped and it was towed to Brancaster where it became used for RAF target practice.
Today you can see the remains but it is classified as a risk to life for anyone who tries to get close, so people should admire it from a distance.
5. Container Crazy Golf at The Ffolkes
The containers feature a whole range of street art from a selection of local artists.
After the golf, you can head into Ffolkes FEAST to try a variety of local street food vendors such as Oishii Street Kitchen, Guac & Mole and Pie Kitchen.
The food vendors rotate and a timetable can be found on the Ffolkes website.
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