S F M Caravans Ltd

A working caravan factory might not sound like your typical museum outing, but S F M Caravans Ltd near Bradford is genuinely fascinating if you're into industrial heritage or the quirky corners of British manufacturing. This is where they actually build caravans - you're not looking at static displays behind glass, but rather getting a glimpse of the craft that goes into making a British caravan from scratch.

The appeal here depends entirely on what floats your boat. If you're a caravan enthusiast or have a serious interest in how things are made, you'll find it absorbing. Families with young kids? They'll likely get restless after twenty minutes, unless your offspring are unusually keen on metalwork and upholstery. History buffs and industrial archaeology types will appreciate it more.

Since opening hours and admission fees aren't publicly listed, ring ahead before you make the trip - nothing worse than turning up to find the gates closed. Allow a couple of hours if they do open to visitors.

Near Bradford, you're close enough to base yourself at Two Acre Camping or push slightly further out to Elland Hall Farm or Hebden Bridge if you want moorland scenery alongside your caravan factory visit. It's the sort of thing you'd tack on to a wider Yorkshire break rather than make a special journey for, but if you're in the area and the gates are open, it's well worth an hour.