Arundells

The house itself is modest from the street - a Grade II listed townhouse tucked into Salisbury's quiet Queen Elizabeth Gardens with no fanfare whatsoever. What makes Arundells remarkable is what happened inside its walls. This was home to Edward Heath, Britain's Prime Minister from 1970 to 1974, and the rooms remain exactly as he left them when he died in 2005. Walking through feels like stepping into someone's actual life rather than a museum exhibit. His grand piano dominates the music room, books line every shelf, and his collection of paintings - including works by Stubbs and Canaletto - hang salon-style in the hallway. For political history buffs and anyone interested in how our prime ministers actually lived, it's absorbing stuff. The garden is lovely too, peaceful and green.

You'll need to book ahead - visits are by guided tour only and groups are kept small, which means you get proper attention from someone who knows the place inside out. Reckon on a couple of hours all in. Admission isn't free, but it's reasonable. If you're camping at Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club Site just down the road, or staying at one of the other parks within walking distance like Bake Farm or Coombe, Arundells works well as a rainy afternoon option. Salisbury itself keeps you busy - the cathedral, the market square - so this slots in nicely without feeling like a slog. History types will get the most from it; younger children might find it a bit slow unless they're genuinely interested in political memorabilia.