Grove Park Globe

Grove Park Globe is a proper curiosity tucked away in the Leicester suburbs - a gallery space centred around an enormous globe that doubles as both artwork and viewing experience. What makes it stand out is the sheer oddness of the thing: you're standing inside or around a massive spherical structure, which immediately does something strange to your sense of perspective. The gallery itself focuses on contemporary work, though the globe itself tends to steal the show regardless of what's on display.

It's the sort of place that appeals to art enthusiasts and anyone with a taste for the unconventional - kids might find the globe itself entertaining for ten minutes, but unless they're already gallery-inclined, this isn't a day-long destination. The real draw is a quick detour if you're exploring Leicester proper, which sits just a few miles away. The novelty factor keeps it from being forgettable, even if the execution can feel a bit rough around the edges.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Green Acres is barely three miles away, or Charnwood Acres if you want something slightly further out - it's worth a morning visit before heading into Leicester's main attractions. Admission details are thin on the ground, so ring ahead to check opening hours and entry fees. Allow an hour at most unless there's a specific exhibition that's grabbed your attention. It works best as a talking point, really - the sort of place you visit because it exists, not because it'll fundamentally change your holiday.