International Joke Day

International Joke Day doesn't quite exist as a physical attraction you can visit - it's an observance rather than a place. But here's the thing: if you're camping in Northamptonshire near Milton Keynes and you've got kids going stir-crazy on a rainy afternoon, knowing that 1 July celebrates all things funny could actually save your sanity.

The concept originated in the region and celebrates comedy and humour, which means it's more of a cultural moment than a destination. You won't find a museum or visitor centre to queue at, no gift shop to begrudgingly buy overpriced postcards from. Instead, it's the sort of thing that local pubs and community spaces occasionally mark with open mic nights or comedy events - though these vary year to year and location to location.

If you're staying at Gullivers Campsite or Adventurer's Village Milton Keynes, both within walking distance, you could potentially catch local celebrations if you time your trip right. Otherwise, it's more of a trivia fact than an itinerary item. Check with Milton Keynes' tourist office closer to your visit to see if anything's actually happening around that date.

Honestly? Don't plan a trip specifically for this. It's the sort of thing you mention to break the ice at the campsite bar, not the reason you've booked a week away. Better off exploring actual attractions nearby - at least those will give you something concrete to do.