Camels

You'll find actual camels roaming near Burford in Oxfordshire - and yes, they're as incongruous as they sound against the rolling Cotswold landscape. It's a proper working camel farm where you can get up close to these ungainly creatures, watch them being fed, and learn about their temperament. Some visitors ride them, though that's not everyone's cup of tea.

Honestly, it's more of a novelty stop than a destination in itself. You're looking at thirty minutes to an hour max before the novelty wears off - longer if you've got young kids who are obsessed with animals. The camels themselves are gentle enough, but this isn't a sprawling safari park. It's intimate, and that works in its favour.

Families with children under ten will get the most out of it. Teenagers tend to find it a bit underwhelming unless they're genuinely into livestock. History buffs and serious walkers will want to spend their time elsewhere in the Cotswolds.

If you're staying at Burford Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite (practically on the doorstep at 0.4 miles) or Wysdom Touring Park, it's worth a morning visit to break up the week. Pair it with Burford itself - the high street is proper handsome - and perhaps a longer walk through the surrounding countryside. Don't plan your holiday around it, but as part of a Cotswold tour with the kids, it'll do the job.