Edmonton Green Library

Edmonton Green Library sits on the edge of north London, a proper community hub rather than some grand literary cathedral. Inside, you'll find the expected rows of books across fiction, non-fiction, and a decent children's section - useful if you're camping at Lee Valley just down the road and need to escape a rainy afternoon. The real draw is the quiet study areas and free wifi, which beats scrolling on your phone in a caravan.

It's worth popping in if you're based at Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park (barely a mile away) or any of the nearby holiday parks like Theobalds Park or Fowley Mead. Kids won't be thrilled for hours, but if you're after somewhere calm to read, work, or pick up a book you've forgotten, it does the job. Opening hours are generous - it's open until 7pm on weekdays - so you can visit after a day out exploring Hertfordshire's wider attractions.

The library's free to enter and use the facilities, though borrowing books requires membership (which is free for local residents and visitors). Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour browsing, depending on what you're after. It's not a destination in itself, but as a rainy-day bonus when camping nearby, it's genuinely useful.