Henfield Museum

Henfield Museum sits in the heart of this small Sussex village, and it's the sort of place that rewards a proper look round if you're camping nearby. The museum tells the story of everyday life in Henfield across the centuries - think agricultural implements, local photographs, bits of pottery and domestic items that actually tell you something about how people lived here rather than just sitting in cases looking important.

It's run by volunteers, which means opening hours can be a touch unpredictable, so do ring ahead before you visit. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour here - not a massive time commitment, but enough to get a real flavour of the village's past. Admission is typically free or costs very little, making it a solid option if the weather turns while you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Blacklands Farm or Downsview Park.

Families with younger children might find it a bit dry unless they're already into local history, but anyone interested in rural Sussex will find it genuinely worthwhile. Walkers using the area as a base - there are proper routes heading out towards the Downs from here - often pop in to get context for what they're seeing in the landscape. The real value is in how it connects you to the place you're staying rather than being a destination in its own right. Couple it with a walk round the village itself and you've got a decent half-morning sorted.