The Langton Brewery

The Langton Brewery sits just outside Market Harborough, a working operation that takes its craft seriously. You'll find proper ales brewed on-site, and if you time it right, you can watch the process unfold - watching liquid turn into something worth drinking never gets old.

It's the kind of place that appeals to serious beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. History buffs will appreciate the heritage side of it too - breweries tell you something about a place and its people. The real value comes if you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Hidden Hideaway or Rural Relaxing, both within a couple of miles. They're proper countryside boltholes, and a brewery visit beats another evening staring at the campfire.

Allow an hour or so if you're doing a tasting or tour. Whether it's free or costs a few quid isn't entirely clear from here, so ring ahead before you head over - saves a wasted journey. The summer months are best, when you can actually enjoy being outside rather than getting rained on in a barn.

Pair it with a walk around Market Harborough itself, which has enough Tudor architecture to keep history types occupied for a morning. The brewery's small enough that you won't spend all day there, so it works best as part of a broader ramble rather than a standalone destination. But if you're in the area and you like decent beer, there's no reason to skip it.