Pyes Mill
Down stream about a quarter of a mile from Loddon Staithe, or a pleasant walk between the river bank and grazing marshes, is this quiet amenity area.
There are picnic benches and barbecue areas, and free 24-hour moorings
The site derives its name from one of the local mills that stood near here.
In fact two mills have stood near here although neither actually stood within the confines of the picnic area.
The excellent Norfolk Mills web site describes them both.
The first, a post mill, was built on Pyes Mill Road just south of its junction with Mill Road. The second, a tower mill, was built just south west of the post mill, along Mill Road.
The picnic site itself was once, I believe, a sewage works and council depot (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong!).
This sculpture,which can be found at Pyes Mill, has a tale to tell and depicts a family on holiday in Loddon.
The 2-tonne oak block was turned into a "story" sculpture by local artist and sculptor Mark Goldsworthy acts as a signpost to a town shopping trail.
The project was commissioned by South Norfolk Council as part of a Southern Broads regeneration initiative.
Mum wants to be sure that they have ample provisions for the exciting trip ahead and suggests a visit to the shops before they cast off.
But, because there are so many different shops to browse in, they overload the shopping bag and now there's a trail of items they've dropped along the footpath into town!"
The items which were "dropped" by the shopping party can be found as waymarkers as you walk through the watermeadow to the town's shops.
See how many you can find!