Harby Village Sign

The village sign in Harby is the sort of thing you stumble upon rather than plan a trip around, though it's worth a look if you're already in the area between Newark and Lincoln. It's a proper piece of folk art - hand-painted and distinctly local, showing scenes that matter to the village itself rather than some generic pastoral nonsense. You can pull over, have a quick gander, take a photo, and be on your way in five minutes. Honestly though, that's the point of it. These village signs across the Midlands aren't attractions that demand hours of your time. They're little markers of place, reminders that small communities have their own stories.

If you're camped at Camper UK Leisure Park or Lakeside Touring Caravan Park - both just down the road - Harby makes an easy morning cycle ride or a short drive to break up a longer day exploring Newark and the surrounding villages. It's the sort of thing that appeals to people who enjoy spotting local character, whether that's the village itself or the broader landscape around the Vale of Belvoir. Kids won't stay excited for long, but they might enjoy hunting for village signs across a few stops - turn it into a little game.

There's no admission fee to look at a village sign, and no opening hours to worry about. Just turn up. The real draw of this area is the walking and the caravan parks dotted about - Hartsholme Country Park campsite offers better facilities if you're planning a longer stay - so use Harby as part of a ramble through proper Midlands countryside rather than a destination in itself.