Boadicea's Memorial

You'll find this modest memorial tucked away near Stamford, a bronze marker that commemorates the Iceni queen who led one of Britain's most dramatic revolts against Roman occupation. It's not flashy - just a simple stone plinth with a bronze plaque - but standing here does make you think about what happened nearly two thousand years ago on this patch of Northamptonshire soil.

The memorial marks the supposed site of Boadicea's final battle around 60 or 61 AD, though historians argue constantly about the actual location. That uncertainty doesn't really diminish the experience. History types and school groups get the most from this one, especially if they're already deep into Roman Britain. The surrounding countryside is lovely - flat, gentle walking terrain that connects nicely with days spent exploring Stamford itself, one of England's most handsome stone towns.

Because it's free and unmanned, you can visit anytime. Allow twenty minutes tops - it's a quick stop rather than a destination in itself. But if you're based at Stamford Meadows Glamping just down the road, or The Nest Glamping a few miles out, it makes a sensible addition to a park-based holiday. Pair it with a walk around Rockingham Forest Park at Landal for a proper day out. The real draw here isn't the memorial itself but what it represents - and the excuse it gives you to spend time in one of England's most underrated corners.