David Lean Cinema

The David Lean Cinema sits in Redhill, a proper little tribute to the legendary British film director who was born nearby. It's a working cinema, not a museum, so you're here to watch films first and foremost - though the venue itself carries that sense of cinema history throughout. The name alone tells you what this place is about: Lean directed some of the most ambitious films ever made, from Lawrence of Arabia to The Bridge on the River Kwai, and there's something fitting about catching a movie in a space that honours his legacy.

Film enthusiasts will absolutely get the most from a visit, especially if you time it right and they're showing something classic or a re-release. Families with older kids who can sit through a proper feature will find it worthwhile too. The cinema shows a mix of mainstream releases and more independent fare, so check their schedule before heading over from wherever you're staying.

It won't take more than two or three hours including a pre-film coffee, depending on what's on. The nearest town is Redhill itself, which has decent enough amenities if you want to make an afternoon of it. If you're based at Milberry Green Meadows - just six miles away - it's an easy evening trip from the park. Weather-proof too, which is always a bonus on a British holiday.