Magical Mini Donkeys

You won't find these on the Northamptonshire tourist board's main list, but that's rather the point. Magical Mini Donkeys is exactly what it sounds like - a chance to meet and handle some genuinely tiny donkeys, the sort of creatures that make grown adults unexpectedly soft. The animals are well cared for, and handlers are knowledgeable without being preachy about it.

It's aimed squarely at families with younger kids, though honestly, anyone who's cynical about small animals will find it hard to stay that way for long. Expect to spend an hour here maximum - there's only so much donkey time you need, even when they're this small. The hands-on element works well; children get to feed and touch the animals rather than just gawping from a distance.

Location-wise, you're about twenty minutes from Market Harborough, making this a decent add-on if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks. Rural Relaxing is only five miles away and genuinely five-star rated for caravan holidays, while Buttercup Meadow CL sits at six miles if you want something smaller and quieter. Either would make a solid base for mixing this with local walks and the Harborough market town itself.

Check ahead for opening hours and admission prices - details are thin on the ground online. Worth ringing ahead anyway to check they're open and not overrun with school groups on the day you're planning to visit.