Jimmy Hill

The Jimmy Hill gallery sits just outside Coventry and centres on the life and work of the man himself - the former footballer and manager who became a fixture of British football broadcasting. If you're into football history, you'll find genuine artefacts and memorabilia that chart his career from playing days through to his decades as a pundit and commentator. The beard alone is worth the visit, honestly.

It's proper specialist territory, this one. Unless you're a devoted football fan or have a real interest in the history of the sport, you might find yourself done in under an hour. Kids who aren't mad about football will get bored. But for anyone who remembers Hill's Match of the Day presence or wants to understand his influence on how football was televised in Britain, there's enough to hold your attention.

Coventry itself is the natural hub - decent enough town with restaurants and shops if you want to build a day around it. If you're staying at Hollyfast Caravan Park just down the road, it's barely a half-hour's drive, making it an easy option for a rainy afternoon. 5 Ways Lakes is another solid base a bit further out. Check opening hours before you go - getting the details right matters here more than some places.