Prince Frederick Duleep Singh Grave

East of Diss lies a quiet grave that tells an unlikely story - that of Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, a Sikh royal whose life bridged two worlds. The grave itself is modest, tucked away in Norfolk countryside, but the man buried there was anything but ordinary. Son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the lion of Punjab, he ended up in exile in England and died here in 1837, far from the kingdom his father once ruled.

Visiting is straightforward - no crowds, no queues, no admission fees. You're essentially doing a bit of local history detective work, which appeals to anyone with a genuine interest in British imperial history and the lesser-known stories that live in parish churchyards. History buffs will find it thought-provoking; casual tourists might feel it's a bit spare unless they've done their homework beforehand.

Allow twenty minutes maximum, unless you want to spend time in the churchyard itself, which is genuinely pleasant. The real draw isn't spectacle - there's no visitor centre or interpretation boards - it's the contemplation of a displaced prince's final resting place in Norfolk soil.

If you're staying at nearby Arthur's Retreat or Applewood Countryside Holidays, it makes a decent half-hour detour while exploring the region. Pair it with a walk around Diss itself or a visit to other Norfolk attractions in the area. Don't expect pageantry or grandeur. Expect a quiet moment with history.