Swaffham is an English civil parish in the County of Norfolk. The town has a population of more than 7,000 people. The town retains its old fashioned look and if you are looking for a town that best represents British Empire era then Swaffham is a good place to be. The total number of households is estimated to be around 3,000 and the town is fairly well known in its own right.

The most well known aspect of Swaffham is its two large wind turbines. These turbines are associated with Ecotech Centre which is a spectacular modern attempt by a private company to generate electricity from wind power. You can witness the giant structure of these wind turbines nearly throughout the year. Tourists often visit the place to take photographs of these brilliant pieces of engineering in the small town of Swaffham.

Another soothing attraction lies in the surrounding area of Swaffham known as Oxburgh Hall. People often say it is hard to forget the first sight of this spectacular place. It is a manor house but it offers a level of tranquility that is unmatched in the area. It was built in the 15th century and the overall condition of Oxburgh Hall is satisfactory to this date. You can see all the historical material that Bedingfeld family has collected over the course of centuries. The place gets a fairly-tale look in the winter when the whole place is covered with snow. Tourists often visit the place in summer to enjoy the harmony this place offers.

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