Little-known village with five reasons to visit as soon as possible

One little known village in Norfolk is beautiful and picturesque with a rich history, including being the site of Kett’s Rebellion. There are many reasons you may want to explore Hethersett, but here are five that are sure to win you over.

The first is its rich history. First recorded in the Domesday book of 1086 as a parish of just 400 people, the village is now a little larger but still a small stronghold in the countryside around Norwich.

In 1549, the village played a key role in Kett's Rebellion. Robert Kett and his men tore down the hedges of landed gentry Sir John Flowerdew before they gathered by a tree, known as Kett's Oak, and marched to Mousehold Heath in Norwich.

In the 19th century, the windmill and brickyard thrived and has several employees in the village. With the boom of the railway the village gained a train station in July 1845 but this has been closed to passengers since 1966.

There are also a number of good food spots in the Norfolk village. Visitors can choose to have lunch in Janey's Village Café, Esquires Coffee or Kin Café.

In the evening there is an excellent pizza option at the family business Yellow Door Eats. If you fancy fish and chips you can stop by at Tasty Bites or Rumbles Fish Bar.

There are also two bustling pubes if you want a post dinner pint - The Kings Head and The Queens Head. Both have traditional pub menus and sunny beer gardens.

If you are in the mood for retail therapy Hethersett also has a wonderful high street of independent shops and businesses.

The quaintly named Hodge Podge gift shop and Ketts Kabin charity shop are particular highlights. Church Farm Shop is also filled with delicious baked goods in its "cake corner".

For a longer stay, visitors might consider the Park Farm Hotel. This charming accommodation has a range of rooms as well as a beautiful spa, a restaurant and a lounge bar.

Hethersett is also bordered by rolling green land and beautiful walks. History lovers can stroll out to Kett's Oak, which still to this day sits to one side of the B1172.

Kissing Alley is an ancient footpath which runs from the old Norwich Road, across the B1172 and alongside Hethersett Hall. The array of wildflowers and is a great location to spot birds and wildlife.