Langham Brewery

A working brewery tucked away near Petworth in West Sussex, Langham produces proper craft ales in a converted farm setting. You can watch the brewing process from the visitor area, see the copper kettles doing their thing, and chat with the team about what makes their beers tick. It's genuinely educational without feeling like a museum - the smell of hops and malt alone is worth the visit.

The brewery shop stocks their full range, and you can pick up bottles to take back to your caravan or glamping spot. Fair warning: this isn't a slick, tourist-trap operation. It's a real working facility, so opening hours are geared around production rather than visitor convenience. Weekday visits tend to be quieter if you prefer one-on-one attention from the brewers.

History buffs and ale enthusiasts will get the most from a visit, though families with older kids often enjoy the industrial side of it. Allow 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how chatty the staff are feeling. If you're staying at nearby Graffham Camping, Woodfire at Westerlands, or Wakestone & Wild Glamping, it makes a decent morning outing before lunch in Petworth town centre. Pair it with a walk around the South Downs - you're in cracking walking country here. Check their website for any special brewing days or events before you head over, as these sometimes affect opening times.