Heacham Parish Library

The library sits on the main drag in Heacham, a modest Norfolk coastal village just east of King's Lynn. It's not the kind of place you'd plan a day around, but if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Parkdean's Heacham Beach or Manor Park are practically on the doorstep - it's genuinely useful for a rainy afternoon or when the kids need rescuing from screen time.

Inside you'll find the standard small-town setup: a decent selection of paperbacks, local reference materials, and computers available for public use. Staff are helpful, the space is clean and warm, and there's a proper community feel to it. Open Wednesday and Friday mornings until 4 PM, plus Saturday mornings if you're desperate. It's free to visit, though borrowing books requires membership.

Really, this is a local facility rather than a tourist attraction. History buffs might appreciate the local studies section - Heacham has medieval roots and some interesting parish records - but you won't be spending hours here. Where it works best is as a functional stop during a Norfolk coast holiday when weather turns. Grab a couple of novels, use the facilities, and head back to your caravan or tent. The beach itself is far more appealing for actual leisure time.