Old Dalby Motorcycle Museum

Two wheels and about forty years of British motorcycle history - that's what you're walking into at Old Dalby. It's the sort of place that makes proper petrolheads lose track of time, and surprisingly engaging even if you've never given a motorbike a second thought. The collection runs from vintage machines through to more modern classics, all well-maintained and displayed with enough context that you understand why each one matters.

The village of Old Dalby sits just outside Melton Mowbray, which means you can combine this with the pork pie shops and general market town wandering that makes the area worth a weekend. If you're staying at one of the glamping spots - Ragdale is closest at 2.5 miles, or Frisby Lakes Lodge Park a touch further - this fills a rainy afternoon nicely without feeling like a chore.

Honestly, allow a couple of hours rather than planning a five-minute stop. There's detail here: restoration work, engine specs, the whole arc of how British bike manufacturing evolved and then largely disappeared. Kids will probably get a kick out of spotting the old police bikes and the racing machines, though it won't hold their attention for hours on end.

Best bet is to ring ahead and check current opening times - information online is thin on the ground. Worth the short drive from your holiday park base, especially if you're taking a break from the walking routes that criss-cross this part of Nottinghamshire.