Broadcast Engineering Museum

Radio valves, transmitter equipment, and a collection of broadcasting kit from the mid-20th century fill this small museum near Market Rasen. It's the sort of place that feels like someone's personal obsession - which it probably is - and that's exactly its charm. You'll find yourself staring at vintage broadcast decks and thinking about how people actually managed to run a radio station with this lot.

The museum appeals most to engineering enthusiasts and anyone with a soft spot for vintage technology. If you're into the history of how signals got from studios to living rooms across Britain, you'll find plenty to occupy an hour or two. Families with older kids who aren't glued to screens might get something from it, though younger children could find it a bit dry.

The admission cost and exact opening hours aren't widely advertised, so ring ahead before making the trip - nothing worse than driving out expecting a museum only to find the gates shut. Allow a good hour for a proper look around, more if you want to chat with whoever's running the place on the day.

It sits handily between Lincolnshire Lanes Camp just down the road, making it a decent wet-weather option if you're camping in the area. Not essential viewing, but if you're already staying locally and have a genuine interest in broadcast history, it's well worth the detour.