Beatles Strawberry Fields Forever oak

There's an oak tree near Sevenoaks that's become a magnet for Beatles fans and pilgrims of the weird - the Strawberry Fields Forever oak, supposedly the inspiration for John Lennon's 1967 acid-soaked anthem. Whether that claim holds water is debatable, but the tree itself is real enough, and the fact people make the journey to find it says something about how music embeds itself in the landscape.

You won't find visitor facilities or a car park. This isn't a destination attraction in the traditional sense - it's more a thing to tick off if you're already in the area. The pilgrimage aspect is half the appeal. Getting to it requires a bit of detective work and local knowledge, which means you'll actually feel like you've discovered something rather than just rolled up and paid your entry fee.

History enthusiasts and Beatles obsessives will make a beeline for it; casual walkers will probably find it underwhelming unless they're the type who enjoys the hunt more than the destination. There's no admission charge as far as anyone can establish, though there's precious little infrastructure to suggest this is an official tourist spot.

If you're staying at Thriftwood Country Park, just five miles away, you could bundle this into a larger walking route across the Sevenoaks area rather than making it your sole reason for a day trip. The tree works best as a sidebar to a proper ramble through the Kent countryside. Worth seeking out if Beatles lore means something to you; easily skippable otherwise.