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Gunton Park Sawmill is a historic working sawmill set in the grounds of the Gunton Park estate in north Norfolk. Built in the 1820s to cut timber for the estate, it is powered by water from a nearby pond and still shows a vertical framesaw in operation when it opens. The thatched building is a rare survivor, so it suits families who enjoy seeing how things were made by machinery before modern power tools. Volunteers are on hand to explain how the wheels, belts and saw work, which helps children follow the process from log to plank. The site is a short walk from the entrance and is best combined with a stroll around the surrounding estate and pond. Visits happen only on a small number of advertised open afternoons through the year, so families should check the dates before setting out.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Wet wipes
Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
Spare batteries
Flask of tea
Kitchen roll
Folding stool
Sun hat
Small bin bagCountry parks often have no bins at all.
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Photos: 維基小霸王, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Renée Kools, CC BY 4.0 · Circular Design & Design Activism Studio, CC BY 2.0 · crabchick, CC BY 2.0
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