Anlaby Park Library

The library sits right in the heart of Anlaby, a short drive south of Beverley, and it's the sort of place that quietly punches above its weight. A proper community hub rather than some grand Victorian edifice - you'll find locals browsing the stacks alongside school groups on quiet weekday mornings.

The building itself is modest, with a solid collection of fiction, non-fiction, and local history material that'll appeal to anyone wanting to dig into East Yorkshire's past. There's a decent children's section too, which means families staying at Manor Farm Camping or Butt Farm can pop in for an hour without the kids getting restless. They've got computers available and the staff actually know what they're talking about.

It's free to enter and borrow, though you'll need to sign up for a card if you're not already registered with the library service. Allow an hour if you're just browsing, longer if you're after something specific. Quiet mid-week afternoons work best if you want space to actually think.

Truthfully, it's not a destination you'd drive across the county for. But if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks and the weather turns, or you want an air-conditioned break from the fields, it's well worth knowing about. It gives you a genuine feel for how people in Anlaby actually spend their time, which beats a lot of tourist attractions you might visit.