Daniel Lambert's Grave

You'll find Daniel Lambert buried in the churchyard at St Martin's in Stamford, a surprisingly quiet spot given he was once England's most famous fat man. Lambert weighed 52 stone when he died in 1809 - the heaviest person ever recorded in Britain - and his coffin required extraordinary engineering. It's the sort of oddball historical detail that makes you pause while walking among the gravestones.

The grave itself is modest, no different from hundreds of others in this handsome market town. What makes it worth a visit is the brief moment of reflection it demands. Lambert went from being a circus attraction to becoming a figure of genuine public morbidity, and standing here, you feel a bit of that strange curiosity that drew crowds two centuries ago.

History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, particularly those intrigued by Georgian eccentricity and the early circus trade. It's not a major destination on its own - you'll spend ten minutes here, perhaps fifteen if you read the stone carefully - but it pairs well with exploring Stamford itself, a town absolutely crammed with period architecture and decent pubs.

Free to visit, no opening hours to worry about. If you're staying at Stamford Meadows Glamping just half a mile away, or at The Nest Glamping four miles out, it's an easy addition to your morning walk through town. The churchyard's always accessible, and Stamford rewards a proper wander anyway.