Grave of Harry Williams writer of "It's aLong Way to Tipperary)

The grave of Harry Williams sits in a Warwickshire churchyard, and if you know the song, you'll know why it matters. Williams wrote 'It's a Long Way to Tipperary' in 1912 - that defiant, oddly cheerful tune that became the anthem of the First World War. Standing at his final resting place feels a bit strange, actually. Here's the bloke who wrote one of the most recognised melodies in British history, and most people have no idea who he was.

It's not a major attraction by any stretch. You won't spend hours here. Five minutes to find the stone, read the inscription, take it in. But for anyone with even a passing interest in music history or the Great War, it's genuinely worth the detour while you're based near Kenilworth. The churchyard itself is pleasant enough - quiet, well-maintained, the sort of place where you can actually think.

The nearest caravan parks are Gate Farm just under a mile away and Mousley House Farm at four miles, so it's easily combined with a wider exploration of the area. Go early morning or late afternoon when the churchyard is peaceful. It's free, obviously, and there are no opening hours to worry about - though checking local information before you visit is sensible enough.

Will kids care? Probably not. But anyone who's sung that chorus will find something oddly moving about standing where Williams ended up. Small moments like these are what make a caravan holiday memorable.