Bungay Museum

The museum sits in the heart of Bungay, a proper little market town that doesn't get nearly enough attention. Inside, you'll find the kind of local history collection that actually tells you something about the place rather than just showcasing random artefacts. The focus is on Bungay's printing heritage and its role as a medieval stronghold, which means there's genuine substance here if you're interested in East Anglian history.

It's the sort of place where you can spend an hour browsing or just pop in for twenty minutes depending on your mood. The volunteers who run it clearly know their stuff and will talk your ear off if you let them - which is either brilliant or a bit much depending on how much small talk you fancy that day. Kids won't be enthralled for hours, but older children interested in how things used to work will find plenty to absorb.

The admission is free, which means there's no financial risk in checking it out. Since you're likely staying at one of the nearby parks - Wardley Hill is under three miles away, or there's the rather lovely glamping option at Dawn Chorus Holidays just over three miles out - you can easily slot this into a morning before heading off for a walk or lunch. It's worth pairing with a wander round Bungay itself, which has a decent high street and some proper pubs. Nothing flashy, but the sort of visit that feels authentic rather than touristy.