Binham Market Cross

You'll find this weathered stone cross standing in the middle of Binham village, east of Fakenham, looking rather like it's been holding court over the same spot for centuries - because it has. Dating back to medieval times, the Market Cross is what remains of the village's trading heart, when this place was actually somewhere people came to do business rather than pass through. The carved stone shaft rises from a stepped base, worn smooth by generations of Norfolk weather and the occasional wandering hand.

It's not a massive draw in itself - you won't need more than ten minutes here - but it's genuinely worth a brief stop if you're exploring the quiet villages around Fakenham. History buffs will appreciate what it represents about medieval market life; families with young kids might find it underwhelming unless they're already interested in old stonework. The real charm is in the village itself rather than the cross alone.

Access is straightforward and free. If you're based at Old Brick Kilns or Pinewoods Holiday Park nearby, it makes sense to swing by en route to somewhere else. Worth combining with a walk around the village church and a look at the wider Norfolk countryside. The cross sits right in the heart of things, so parking is a breeze and you're essentially already there. It's the kind of stop that takes five minutes but leaves you with a genuine sense of place.