Armoured Personel Carrier

You won't miss it if you're driving through Kent - there's a real Armoured Personnel Carrier parked up as a roadside attraction, a proper piece of military hardware that stops you in your tracks. It's the sort of thing that makes you pull over and actually have a look, especially if you've got kids who go mad for anything with tracks and a turret.

The APC itself is a fascinating relic. You get a sense of what soldiers actually travelled in, how cramped it must have been, how little protection the design really offered when you're standing next to it. It's not a full museum experience - more a static display that you can view and photograph. The appeal is straightforward: it's tangible, it's unusual, and it tells a story without needing much interpretation.

History buffs will appreciate it as a snapshot of mid-20th century military transport, while kids genuinely enjoy clambering around (if access allows) and imagining what it was like. Adults often find themselves spending longer than expected, mentally piecing together what active service would have entailed.

If you're camping at one of the nearby sites - Dunn Street Farm or Broadhembury are both within easy reach - this makes a decent quick stop on a wet afternoon or between other activities. Don't expect to spend hours here, but it's worth a 20-minute detour if you're in the area. Admission details and opening hours can be a bit vague, so call ahead or check locally at your campsite before making a special journey.