Inham Nook Library

Inham Nook Library sits quietly in Nottinghamshire, a proper local spot that doesn't make it onto many tourist radars. It's exactly what the name suggests - a library, though the word conjures up images of grand Victorian buildings when this is genuinely about accessing books and local knowledge in a working community space.

You're looking at a facility that serves readers and researchers rather than sightseers, which means it works best if you're after something specific. Local history buffs might find regional archives or collections worth an hour's browse. If you're camped at one of the nearby sites like Meadow View Glamping, just 1.5 miles away, or further afield at Holme Pierrepont or Bleinheim Farm, it's the sort of place you pop into on a rainy afternoon rather than plan your whole day around.

Families with kids who've had their fill of outdoor activities could kill some time here, though don't expect interactive zones or anything flashy. The draw is practical - quiet space, reading stock, and that rare thing these days: somewhere genuinely calm.

Closest proper town is Nottingham itself, so if you're basing yourself in the area for caravan holidays, this works as a useful break rather than a destination. Check opening hours before you go - local libraries keep their own schedules and this one isn't widely documented online. It's free entry, which at least takes the edge off if it turns out to be a quick visit.