Sustead Village Sign

Carved wooden posts telling the story of a Norfolk village might sound deadly dull, but Sustead's village sign is actually rather good fun. This particular example features a proper medieval knight in armour alongside what looks like a rather pleased-looking pig - apparently celebrating the village's agricultural heritage and its connection to the Baconsthorpe estate nearby.

Kids will enjoy spotting the different carved details while you puzzle out the historical references. The craftsmanship is genuinely impressive, with intricate paintwork that's been lovingly maintained by locals. It's the sort of thing that takes five minutes to appreciate properly, though village sign enthusiasts could easily spend longer photographing every angle.

You'll find it right in the village centre, impossible to miss if you're driving through towards the coast. Worth combining with a walk around this quiet Norfolk village, which sits conveniently between Norwich and the coastal resorts.

Families staying at nearby Manor Farm or any of the other caravan sites around Cromer will find it makes a decent stopping point on the way to bigger attractions. Not worth a special journey, but if you're collecting village signs or simply want to stretch your legs somewhere peaceful, Sustead delivers exactly what you'd expect from rural Norfolk.