Geographical Centre of the East Midlands

You won't find much fanfare when you reach the spot near Nottingham where the East Midlands officially begins and ends - just a modest marker in the landscape. It's the kind of place that appeals to those who collect these things, the folks who've already been to Land's End and John o' Groats and are working through every geographical middle point England has to offer.

The actual visit takes minutes. There's no visitor centre, no gift shop, no cafe serving overpriced sandwiches. What you get is a quiet moment of minor significance, a chance to stand at a point that matters only because someone decided it does. For walkers passing through, it's worth a small detour if you're already in the area. For families hoping for a day out, honestly, you'll want more than this offers.

The real reason to swing by is if you're already basing yourself at one of the local caravan parks - Janson Fishery is only a couple of miles away and makes a decent pit stop on a country walk. It's the sort of thing that takes ten minutes but sticks in the memory precisely because it's so unassuming. No crowds, no queues, no pressure. Just you and a geographical fact.