Visit Hillbrush

The Hillbrush Museum in Warminster is one of those places that sounds niche until you walk in and realise how absorbing it actually is. It's a working factory and museum combined - you get to see how brushes and brooms are still made by hand, which sounds dry on paper but genuinely holds your attention.

The factory tours are the highlight. Watching craftspeople at their benches, bristles flying, actual skill on display - it reminds you that some things still require a human touch. You can see everything from traditional floor brooms to specialist cleaning brushes, all made on site. The museum bit covers the company's history going back decades, with the sort of industrial heritage that appeals far more than you'd expect.

It's worth allowing a couple of hours if you take a tour, though the shop alone could have you browsing longer than planned. Opening hours are weekdays only (9am-4pm), and it's closed on public holidays, so plan accordingly. Free admission is possible, though it's worth checking the website as tour times and charges do vary.

Families with older kids and anyone who actually enjoys seeing how things are made will find it compelling. Young children might lose interest after 40 minutes. History types and craft enthusiasts absolutely should go. If you're staying at Sunnyhill Campsite just down the road, it's a brilliant rainy-day option or a solid morning excursion before exploring the wider Somerset countryside.