Dukeries Library

The Dukeries Library sits in Nottinghamshire's countryside near Newark, serving as a proper community hub rather than a grand heritage showcase. It's the sort of place that works best if you're after a quiet morning with a decent book selection or need somewhere warm and welcoming between park activities.

The library stocks local history material - which matters if you're interested in the Dukeries area itself - alongside standard lending collections. It's functional rather than spectacular, but that's rather the point. Staff are helpful, and there's usually a peaceful reading room if the weather turns grim.

Who'll get something from it? Family groups staying at Eastfield Glamping or Greenacres Caravan Park will find it useful on a rainy afternoon, particularly if you've got readers in tow. It's not a destination in itself - you won't travel across Nottinghamshire for it - but as a wet-day stop within five miles of decent glamping spots, it does the job. Kids' sections tend to be small in smaller libraries, so manage expectations there.

I'd allow an hour maximum unless you're genuinely settling in to research something specific. Free entry, reasonable opening hours for a community library. Go if you're camped nearby and need a break from outdoors. Otherwise, there are stronger draws in the area.