'Allo 'Allo

The actual filming location of 'Allo 'Allo sits near Swaffham in Norfolk, and it's exactly as wonderfully daft as the 1980s sitcom itself. This isn't a museum or visitor attraction in the traditional sense - it's the real village where the BBC shot those gloriously cheesy scenes of René Artois dodging Nazis and innuendo. Walking around feels properly surreal because you're spotting actual backdrops from the show, though the set itself has long since been dismantled.

For comedy buffs and anyone who grew up with the series, it's a laugh. Genuinely. You'll recognise corners, building fronts, and that particular quality of light that made the whole thing look like it was filmed in someone's back garden - because honestly, it was almost that modest. History enthusiasts might find it less thrilling; this isn't about the actual Second World War, it's about a sitcom that spent nine series winking at the audience.

Realistically, allow an hour to potter about and take photos. There's no formal visitor setup that I'm aware of, so you're essentially doing a self-guided walk around the village itself. The charm is in recognising things, not in facilities. Swaffham itself is a proper little market town with decent pubs and shops, so combine it with a proper day out exploring Norfolk. If you're staying at Oak Lodge Glamping nearby, it's an easy detour between countryside walks. Best visited with someone who actually remembers the show, otherwise it might feel like you're just wandering around a normal Norfolk village - which, to be fair, you are.