The Baden Powell

The Baden Powell sits just outside King's Lynn, a proper monument to the Scouts founder that draws folk interested in early twentieth-century British history and outdoorsy heritage. It's a modest stone structure, the sort of thing you'll appreciate more if you know your Baden-Powell from your Boy Scouts lore - otherwise it might feel a bit underwhelming for a dedicated trip. That said, the walk to reach it clears your head and the surrounding Norfolk countryside is genuinely pleasant, flat and open in that East Anglian way.

Families with Scouts in tow will get more from it than casual passers-by. History buffs and anyone interested in the outdoor movement's early days should factor it in. Don't expect anything elaborate - you're not looking at a major visitor attraction with facilities or displays. It's more about the quiet moment of paying your respects to a figure who shaped how millions of British kids spent their weekends.

If you're staying at Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park, which sits just a couple of miles away, you could easily visit as part of a morning walk. Allow twenty minutes or so once you've found the spot. Spring and summer are nicest - Norfolk wind in winter isn't something to rush towards. Free to view, naturally. Best go with someone who'll appreciate what you're looking at, otherwise you'll find yourself explaining the whole Baden-Powell story to people who've only come along for the exercise.