Norris Brothers

The Norris Brothers site sits quietly in the Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath, a place most people drive past without noticing. This is a genuine piece of local history - the remnants of where two brothers made their mark, though the specifics of what drew them here have faded into the kind of local knowledge that only appears in council archives and the occasional heritage leaflet.

What you'll find depends entirely on what's been preserved or restored at any given time. These sites can be wonderfully atmospheric or disappointingly overgrown, sometimes both simultaneously. It's the sort of place where history buffs get more out of a visit than casual tourists - you'll need some context or local knowledge to understand what you're looking at, really.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Wild Boar Wood, Sunset Tree, Hook Farm, or Worth Forest Glamping - it makes for a decent half-hour detour on a park holiday. Bring a good pair of boots and realistic expectations. There's no visitor centre, no café, no interpretation boards in my experience. Ring ahead if you can track down contact details, or check with Haywards Heath tourist information first. Worth the effort if you're into Sussex history or local heritage, less essential if you're after somewhere that'll keep the kids entertained for hours.