ERII Platinum Jubilee

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee marker near Lathom commemorates 70 years on the throne - a proper piece of recent royal history embedded in the Lancashire landscape. It's one of thousands planted across the UK in 2022, but this one marks a specific moment in time that'll matter to folk who were actually around for her reign.

Truthfully, it's not a destination in itself. You're not going to trek out here for a full afternoon. What it does offer is a reason to wander the area around Lathom and find something you wouldn't have noticed otherwise. The marker sits within walking distance of the town, and it works brilliantly as a stopping point if you're already exploring the wider Lancashire countryside.

If you're staying at The Secret Garden Glamping six miles away, this makes for a gentle morning stroll rather than a planned excursion. Older visitors with an interest in royal history will appreciate the significance; younger visitors tend to find it underwhelming unless they're already keen on monuments. Bring a camera if you like collecting these memorial spots - they're becoming minor attractions for completionists.

Best visited on a dry day when the surrounding paths aren't waterlogged. There's no visitor centre or facilities here, so factor in a proper walk rather than a quick car-park visit. Free to see, obviously, and open whenever you fancy walking past it. It's a nice touch for a royal history buffs' detour, but don't rearrange your itinerary for it.