Wensum Valley Miniature Railway

A narrow-gauge railway that runs through the Norfolk countryside near Bylaugh, the Wensum Valley Miniature Railway is one of those wonderfully eccentric attractions that only works if you've got the right crowd. The locomotives are proper miniatures, which means adults have to squeeze into equally tiny carriages - not ideal if you're six foot two, but children absolutely lose their minds over it.

The line winds through rural Norfolk for a decent stretch, giving you proper countryside views rather than just pottering round a field for five minutes. It's the sort of place where enthusiasts spend hours photographing engines and swapping railway trivia, while families with young kids use it as a novelty break during a caravan holiday. Teenagers will likely find it dull unless they're into that sort of thing.

Timing-wise, allow a couple of hours if you want to include the journey plus a look around the station. It's free admission to wander the grounds, though obviously there's a charge to ride - worth checking their website for current prices before you go, as opening hours are seasonal.

If you're based at Bylaugh Country Park Caravan and Campsite, you're basically on the doorstep. Ashcroft Glamping and Norfolk Coast Caravans are close enough for a half-day outing without serious travel. It's a nice filler activity rather than a headline attraction - perfect for that inevitable rainy afternoon when everyone's had enough of the beach.