John Bull World of Rock

If you've got kids obsessed with rocks and minerals, John Bull World of Rock near Bridlington is exactly the sort of thing that'll keep them occupied for a couple of hours. It's a working museum where you can actually watch craftspeople cutting and polishing stones - something you don't see every day. The collection itself is decent: fossils, gemstones, and chunks of rock from all over the place, laid out in a way that doesn't feel like a dusty old school trip.

Walkers and geology enthusiasts will find more to chew on than casual visitors. There's a proper shop attached where you can buy specimens, which adds a bit of interactive appeal beyond just looking at things behind glass. Kids seem to enjoy the hands-on element - plenty of opportunities to touch and examine rocks up close rather than being shouted at not to.

Timing-wise, allow 90 minutes to two hours maximum, unless your crew is genuinely mineral mad. It's the sort of stop that works brilliantly as a rainy-day alternative to the beach when you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like South Cliff or Barmston Beach. The actual opening hours and admission prices aren't widely advertised online, so ring ahead before you visit - nothing worse than turning up and finding it's closed.

For a Bridlington holiday, this slots in nicely between beach days and the seafront attractions, without demanding a massive time commitment. Won't be everyone's cup of tea, but if rocks are your thing, it's genuinely worth the detour.