The Nod

The Nod is one of those Norfolk landmarks that stops you in your tracks - quite literally, since you'll want to pull over and stare at it properly. It's a substantial earthwork, essentially a massive artificial mound that rises unexpectedly from the flat Norfolk landscape just outside King's Lynn. The thing about The Nod is that nobody's entirely certain what it was built for, which makes it rather compelling. Medieval, possibly earlier - the historians have their theories but nothing definitive sticks. Walking around it, you get a genuine sense of scale and age that's hard to manufacture in a museum.

It's genuinely worth a diversion if you're camping in the area - Deepdale Camping & Rooms is barely a mile away, making it an easy morning walk before breakfast. The Norfolk Brickyard and Wild Luxury are also close enough for a quick visit. The mound itself is accessible and climbable, though it's muddy in wet weather and the view across Norfolk flatlands is rather underwhelming unless you appreciate endless horizons. History enthusiasts will find it more rewarding than families with young kids - there's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards, just the mound itself and your imagination.

Allow thirty minutes to an hour. It's free, obviously - there's nothing there to charge for. Go when the ground's dry if possible, and bring proper footwear. It's the sort of place that appeals to people who enjoy walking and wondering, rather than those after a polished heritage experience. Honestly, it's worth seeing once, particularly if you're already staying nearby.