Museum Raven & Broomstick

The Museum Raven & Broomstick sits just outside Leighton Buzzard and is exactly what it sounds like - a quirky collection devoted to everything from folklore to witchcraft paraphernalia. It's small, atmospheric, and genuinely odd in the best way. You're looking at genuine historical artefacts mixed with curiosities that span centuries: grimoires, vintage broomsticks, taxidermy ravens, and the sort of objects that make you wonder about the person who collected them in the first place.

It works brilliantly if you're into folklore, alternative history, or just want something genuinely different from the usual museum fare. Kids either find it fascinating or slightly unsettling - depends on their age and whether they spook easily. Most people spend between an hour and ninety minutes here; it's not massive, but it rewards proper looking.

The practicalities are a bit vague (opening hours and admission details aren't readily published online), so ring ahead before you visit. Worth doing if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Hill Farm And Orchard is barely three miles away, and Wingbury Farm Glamping only a touch further. Fits perfectly into a Buckinghamshire break where you're after something with a bit of character rather than yet another stately home. The Leighton Buzzard location makes it easy to tag onto a wider exploration of the area.