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The Round Tower Churches of East Anglia
Round tower churches are not only unique in structure, they are unique in location too. Predominantly found in England, the vast majority of these churches are in the region of East Anglia. According to the Round Tower Church Society, of the 181 remaining structures in England, 126 are in Norfolk (my home county), 42 are…
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Fairhaven Garden Bluebells
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Gardens is an organic garden, about 9 miles east of Norwich, with private woodlands and walks around the neighbouring broad to explore. It’s in this area of private woodland that Fairhaven hosts their bluebell weeks event, where visitors have the opportunity to find wild bluebells. Bluebells at Fairhaven Woodland and Water…
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Where to See Bluebells in Norfolk
The best places to see Bluebells in Norfolk Bluebell season in the UK is one of spring’s finest natural events. Just before the trees burst back to life in our woodlands areas, the dainty bluebell flower carpets forest floors, taking full advantage of that glorious spring sunshine. What makes a visit to see wild bluebells…
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Where to See Wild Elephants in Sri Lanka
The best place to see Elephants in Sri Lanka During my trip to Sri Lanka, I was fortunate enough to see elephants on several different occasions. Elephants have long been a part of Sri Lankan culture, so it’s not out of place to see them intermingled with it. In fact, my first sighting of an…
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What do the Northern Lights Look Like – Expectations Vs Reality
What do the Northern Lights Really Look Like? The northern lights can appear as vibrant colours streaking across the sky or a delicate, wispy haze on the horizon that is difficult to pick out with the naked eye. Sometimes they may not be visible at all to the naked eye and may require a high…
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Plantation Gardens Norwich
Nestled just off a busy main road, on the edge of Norwich city centre and in the grand shadow of a Catholic Cathedral, lies the secluded Victorian gardens known as the Plantation Gardens. The Preservation Trust that manages the gardens charges a small entry fee of £2 and, once you have stepped inside the garden walls, you will…