Wayland Wood is a 31.7-hectare (78-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near to Watton in Norfolk, England.

[4] The wood covers an area of 84 acres (34 hectares) and is located .6 mi (1 km) south of the town of Watton, Norfolk on the A1075 road to Thetford.

It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and features oak, ash, hazel and bird cherry trees, and is also the home to a golden pheasant population.

The legend tells that these two children were left in the care of their uncle at Griston Hall on the edge of the woods, following the death of their parents.

On reaching maturity they were to inherit their father's fortune, but should they pass before this time the wealth would go directly to the uncle.