18 Tuesday Market Place

Tuesday Market Place in King's Lynn is where the town's commercial heart actually beats - a proper working marketplace that's been running since the 18th century. You'll find it flanked by Georgian facades and Victorian shopfronts, all facing this open square where traders still set up on market days. The architecture alone is worth a wander, all red brick and period detail, though the real draw is watching the place function as it has for centuries.

It's the sort of spot that appeals to history types and photographers more than families with restless kids, though younger ones might enjoy the chaos of a busy market day. The square connects King's Lynn's town centre in a way that modern shopping centres simply can't replicate - there's actual character here, actual life. You can duck into the nearby pubs and cafes without feeling like you're in a chain.

From either Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park - just three miles out - or Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site if you're staying further afield, it's an easy jaunt into town. Pair it with a stroll along the River Great Ouse or a look at the Duke's Head Hotel across the square. Allow an hour to properly explore, longer if there's a market on. Free to wander, obviously, though you'll probably spend something at the market stalls or a cafe. Go on a weekday morning when it's less crowded and you can actually see what you're doing.