Captain Fawcett

Captain Fawcett is a barber's museum that somehow works brilliantly - and that's coming from someone who expected it to be twee. Tucked away in King's Lynn, this isn't some stuffy heritage exhibit. It's the actual working barbershop of the eponymous Captain, crammed with vintage razors, old clippers, and the sort of paraphernalia that makes you realise how much the craft has changed.

The appeal here is straightforward. You get a proper look at what barbering used to entail - the tools, the bottles, the whole ritual of it. It's the kind of place that fascinates people who care about traditional trades and old-school grooming. History types will appreciate the social aspect, the evidence of what a local barber's life actually was. Kids, honestly, will find it interesting for about twenty minutes unless they're already into that sort of thing.

It's free or very cheap - worth checking before you visit - and you won't need more than an hour. King's Lynn Caravan & Camping Park sits just 1.3 miles away, making it a decent stop-off between longer explorations of Norfolk. You could easily combine this with a walk around the town itself or the surrounding countryside.

The real strength is its authenticity. This isn't a museum playing at barbering. It's the real thing, run by someone who actually knows the trade. That makes all the difference.