In Heaven at Home

The name alone stops you in your tracks. In Heaven at Home sits in the Northamptonshire countryside near Market Harborough - a landmark that's equal parts quirky and oddly compelling. It's one of those British roadside curiosities that makes you wonder what possessed someone to build it, and why you've never heard of it before.

What you're actually looking at is a sculptural installation or artistic statement - the kind of thing that works best as a brief detour rather than a destination in itself. It's the sort of landmark locals know about but rarely mention to visitors, which gives it that authentic, non-touristy feel. Whether it's worth your time depends entirely on how much you enjoy the weird and wonderful bits of Britain that don't make the guidebooks.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks - Get Lost In Nature is closest at 3.3 miles, or there's Hidden Hideaway Glamping and Dome From Home both within walking distance at 5.6 miles - then absolutely work it into an afternoon ramble. The surrounding countryside around Market Harborough is proper nice for exploring on foot, and this kind of oddball landmark gives you a concrete reason to get out and wander. Families after a quick photo stop will get something out of it; history buffs might find it less essential. There's no information readily available about opening hours or admission fees, so your best bet is to ring ahead or check locally once you're in the area. Allow twenty minutes maximum - it's the discovery that's the fun bit, not the duration.