The Top 20 Attractions around Watton
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Watton. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Watton is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Thompson Water
Highlight • Lake
Thompson Common is famous for its pingos; a series of around 400 post-glacial depressions. Here, you can see more than 400 different species of plants. It’s also one of the …
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Pingo Pond on the Pingo Trail
Highlight • Natural
The Pingo Trail is an 8 mile hike around Thompson Common which takes in the delights of the ice age pools known as pingos. As the ground froze, water underneath …
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Norfolk Songline Stone 1
Highlight • Structure
There are five of these stone tablets to find along the Peddars Way
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Desert Rats Memorial
Highlight • Monument
The memorial honours all those who served in the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats), the 4th Armoured Brigade (The Black Rats), and the 7th Armoured Brigade (The Green Jerboa) …
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Thompson Common Pingos and Ponds
Highlight • Lake
Thompson Common is an important habitat for wildlife, with dragonflies, damselflies, otters and pool frogs all in residence. The common is famous for its pingos, post glacial depressions that look like small ponds.
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Wretham Heath Road
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Beautiful and virtually traffic-free route through Wretham Heath, crossing the Stanford Training Area military range - there are plenty of warning signs along the road to remind you.
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Hingham Village Centre
Highlight • Settlement
Rather grand country pub and hotel in a nice location in very scenic Hingham. Maybe somewhere to look at rather than stop at if you’re on a ride.
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All Saints Church, South Pickenham
Highlight • Religious Site
In 1604 the whole roof of All Saints church was carried away in a storm. In 1737 there was a restoration, with the nave walls being raised three feet. The …
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Cromwell Tank and 7th Armoured Division Memorials
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
A nice fire road through the forest that has several interesting landmarks, including Nissen huts and a cafe themed for WW2, there is also an interesting pirate retreat / bar. …
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Lincoln's of Hingham – Café & Restaurant
Highlight • Restaurant
Nice cafe with outdoor seating at the front overlooking the village green.
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St Mary's Church, Houghton-on-the-Hill
Highlight • Other
The church, saved from demolition in the nineties, once stood within the now disappeared village of Houghton. During renovation, Romanesque wall paintings of international significance were discovered. The Throne of …
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