Norfolk,Suffolk & Cambridgeshire Regiments

The Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire Regiments museum sits in Staffordshire - a bit of an odd location for East Anglian military history, but that's where the barracks were. You'll walk through galleries packed with uniforms, weapons, medals and photographs spanning centuries of service. The collection tells the story of three regional regiments and their role across two world wars and beyond.

It's genuinely engaging if you care about military history or have family connections to the regiments. The displays are well-organised without being dry - personal letters and photographs bring the soldiers' lives into focus rather than just the battles themselves. Most people spend a couple of hours here, though enthusiasts could easily stay longer.

The museum sits near Burton-on-Trent, making it easy enough to tack onto a wider Midlands trip. If you're staying at Kingfisher Holiday Park just down the road, it's a solid rainy-day option or a half-day activity to break up the week. The admission fee and opening hours do vary, so check ahead before you visit.

Families with older children will get something out of it - younger ones might flag once they've done a lap. It's worth an hour or two if regiments or social history interest you, but don't expect the spectacle of larger military museums. Straightforward and honest, rather than flashy.