Norfolk Motorcycle Museum

The smell hits you first - that particular mix of old oil, rubber, and metal that only a proper bike collection can give you. Norfolk Motorcycle Museum sits just outside North Walsham, and it's exactly what it says on the tin: room after room of two-wheeled machines spanning decades.

You'll find everything from vintage British bikes to modern rarities, all meticulously restored and displayed. The collection tells the story of motorcycle development in Britain, which matters more than you'd think if you've got any interest in engineering or design. Blokes who ride will spend hours here; the detail work on some of these machines is remarkable. Kids and non-enthusiasts might get restless after 45 minutes, mind you. It's specialist stuff, not a theme park.

Open daily 10am to 4pm. The admission situation isn't entirely clear from their booking site, so ring ahead before you go - nothing worse than arriving somewhere and having a surprise ticket price. Allow an hour and a half if you're thorough.

For a caravan holiday in the area, it works well as a rainy-day option or a quick diversion. Two Mills Touring Park sits barely a mile away, making it handy for a morning visit before heading out to explore the Norfolk Broads or the coast. Dilham Hall Retreats and the other parks within five miles give you decent base options. This isn't a destination to plan your whole trip around, but if you're staying locally and someone in the party has even a passing interest in bikes, it's worth the detour.