Admirals Lord Horatio Nelson and Sir George Murray

Two of Britain's most celebrated naval officers are commemorated in West Sussex, just outside Chichester - Lord Nelson and Sir George Murray both have connections to this corner of the South Coast that most visitors completely miss. It's the sort of place that rewards a bit of curiosity rather than a planned pilgrimage, but if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Chichester Lakeside is barely a mile away - it's worth the short detour to pay your respects.

What you'll find depends on what's been preserved locally. These aren't purpose-built visitor attractions with admission fees and gift shops. Instead, expect memorials, plaques, or local heritage markers that tell the story of two men who shaped British naval power during the Napoleonic Wars and beyond. Nelson's fame is universal - Trafalgar, the eye, the whole legend. Murray is less known but equally significant in naval history. For anyone with even a passing interest in military history or the Napoleonic period, these sites offer genuine historical substance rather than tourist theatre.

The appeal is specific: history enthusiasts will get more from these than families with young children looking for an afternoon's entertainment. Allow perhaps an hour if you're combining visits, less if you're just stopping for a quick look. Being free and accessible, there's no barrier to a casual visit while camping nearby. It's the sort of thing you do on a rainy morning or between longer outings to Bognor Regis or further afield. Not essential, but genuinely interesting if naval history is your thing.