Fenland Light Railway

A narrow-gauge railway running through the flat Cambridgeshire fenlands might not sound thrilling, but the Fenland Light Railway is exactly the sort of thing that keeps kids entertained for an afternoon and adults oddly peaceful. The line takes you through proper countryside, past water meadows and dykes, with volunteers operating vintage steam and diesel engines that actually work properly - not museum pieces gathering dust.

You get proper heritage railway vibes here without the crowds you'd find at bigger operations. The journey itself is gentle, which suits the landscape. There's something quite meditative about watching the flat terrain roll past from a steam train carriage, especially if you've got restless children who need taking out of a caravan for a few hours.

Marc, the nearest town, is only a handful of miles away, which makes this a decent pit stop if you're staying at Fields End Water or Knightsbridge Marina nearby. Most visits run two to three hours including tea stop, though that depends on what services are running on the day. Check ahead - opening varies seasonally and the railway depends heavily on volunteer availability.

It's not a full day's activity on its own, but combined with a walk along the Nene or a poke around March itself, it fills an afternoon nicely. Fair warning though: if you're after dramatic scenery or adrenaline, the fenlands aren't going to deliver. But if you like railways, local history, and the particular charm of East Anglia's wide skies, it's well worth the short drive from your holiday park.