Grave of Lord Asquith

The final resting place of Herbert Asquith, Britain's Prime Minister during the First World War, sits in the churchyard at Sutton Courtenay, just south of Oxford. It's a modest grave - nothing grand or ostentatious, which somehow fits the man himself. The village church is attractive enough, all medieval stones and worn steps, but it's the historical weight that draws you here.

Asquith served as PM from 1908 to 1916 during one of the nation's most turbulent periods. He's buried alongside his second wife Margot, and the grave itself is straightforward, unmarked by any particular ceremony or grandeur. You can visit free, anytime - there are no gates or barriers, just a churchyard like thousands of others across England.

This isn't a destination in itself. Honestly, you'll spend five minutes paying your respects and that's it. But if you're already exploring the Oxford area or staying at Durham Leys Farm Caravan Site nearby, it's worth a fifteen-minute detour to understand where one of Britain's most significant twentieth-century figures ended up. Sutton Courtenay itself is a pleasant enough village for a walk afterwards - the Thames Path runs close by, and the surrounding countryside is proper Oxfordshire.

Walkers and history enthusiasts will get more from it than casual visitors. Children will find it dull unless they're studying Asquith for school. The real appeal is for anyone interested in political history and the Great War era.