The scenic village of Dersingham was named in The Sunday Times top 20 best villages in Britain, ranking in at number nine. We look at 10 things which makes this north-west Norfolk town so special.

Eastern Daily Press: Sandringham House. Picture: Ian BurtSandringham House. Picture: Ian Burt

1. It is only a stone's throw away from Sandringham Estate - the rural retreat of the royal family. Take leisurely strolls through the picturesque Country Park.

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2. Dersingham is beaming with natural beauty. On a sunny day, take a walk through it's charming roads and admire the cobblestone buildings and floral sidewalks.

Eastern Daily Press: The Dersingham Bog nature reserve. Picture: Ian BurtThe Dersingham Bog nature reserve. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

3. Dersingham Bog nature reserve is the largest acid valley mire in East Anglia. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, inhabiting rare birds like Nightjars.

Eastern Daily Press: The Feathers pub and restaurant. Picture: Ian BurtThe Feathers pub and restaurant. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

4. Sip a pint in the beautiful beer gardens of The Feathers pub, a carrstone building once belonging to the Sandringham Estate and steeped in royal history.

Eastern Daily Press: Semba Trading Building Merchants at the old railway station in Dersingham. Picture: Ian BurtSemba Trading Building Merchants at the old railway station in Dersingham. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

5. Marvel at the gothic features of the old railway station, which now runs as a family-owned timber shop called Semba Trading.

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6. For green-fingered nature-lovers, Thaxters Garden Centre can fulfil all your gardening needs. Take a break with home-made cake in the adjoining coffee shop.

Eastern Daily Press: The Coach and Horses pub. Picture: Ian BurtThe Coach and Horses pub. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

7. The Coach and Horses pub serves award-winning real ale for you to enjoy cosied up by the hearth or in the beer garden basking in the warmth.

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8. Tropics fast food takeaway offers a hog roast on their diverse menu, from traditional fish and chips to that guilt-free late-night kebab.

Eastern Daily Press: The Dersingham Pottery and Gallery. Picture: Ian BurtThe Dersingham Pottery and Gallery. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

9. The Dersingham Pottery and Gallery has been showcasing the artistic talent of locals for over 45 years, including handthrown porcelain and acrylic paintings.

Eastern Daily Press: Looking towards the Wash and the Lincolnshire coast from Dersingham. Picture: Simon BamberLooking towards the Wash and the Lincolnshire coast from Dersingham. Picture: Simon Bamber (Image: (c) copyright citizenside.com)

10. Take a seat and enjoy the sweeping views from the hilly heath.

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