Sebastapol Cannon

A Victorian-era cannon sits in Huntingdon, a relic from the Crimean War that's oddly compelling if you're passing through. The Sebastopol Cannon is exactly what it sounds like - a piece of military hardware hauled back from the 1850s and plonked down as a monument to British military prowess. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's the sort of thing that stops you mid-walk and makes you think about how the town's connection to that distant conflict is basically invisible now.

This is really for history buffs and anyone with a passing interest in Cambridgeshire's past rather than a destination in its own right. You'll spend ten minutes looking at it, reading whatever information is on site, and then wondering where the nearest cup of tea is. Fair warning: if you're expecting a visitor centre or museum experience, you'll be disappointed. It's just the cannon.

Huntingdon itself is a decent market town with proper riverside walks along the Great Ouse, so if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Huntingdon Boathaven is essentially on your doorstep, or Wyton Lakes and Quiet Waters are both within easy reach - you can weave the cannon into a broader afternoon of exploring. The town's compact enough to see on foot, and honestly, the river walks matter more than the cannon itself. Go if you're already in the area, not if you're planning a trip around it.