Melbourn Library (in The Hub)

Melbourn Library sits inside The Hub, a community space that's doing proper work as a village focal point east of Royston. It's a functioning library - books, computers, the usual - but honestly, it's the sort of place you'll drift into if you're staying nearby rather than plan a trip around. The real appeal is that it's free and gives you somewhere warm and dry if the Cambridgeshire drizzle gets tedious. Staff are helpful enough, the selection is reasonable for a village operation, and there are enough tables if you need to sit with a coffee and sort yourself out.

Families with younger kids might find the children's section keeps them occupied for an hour or so. If you're into local history or genealogy, it's worth asking what resources they've got - village libraries often punch above their weight on regional stuff. The Hub itself sometimes hosts events, so worth checking what's on if you're camping at Shepreth Mill or Guilden Gate nearby.

Really though, this isn't a destination attraction. It's the sort of place that makes a caravan holiday feel less isolating - somewhere to sit, browse, charge devices. Pair it with a walk around Royston town centre, which has its charms, and you've got half a morning sorted. Give it 30-45 minutes if you're curious, longer if you're genuinely after something specific. The location is convenient for campers at any of the three local parks, but don't rearrange your itinerary for it.