Northiam Library

A proper village library tucked into the heart of Northiam, this isn't the sort of place you'd trek across the county for on its own. But if you're staying at one of the nearby camping spots - The Original Hut Company is just under three miles away - it's worth knowing it's there for a rainy afternoon or when the kids need quieting down.

It's a small, functional affair doing exactly what a community library should: lending books, offering a bit of local knowledge, providing a warm spot when the weather turns. The staff tend to be helpful about what's on locally, which matters when you're base-camping in the area.

Robertsbridge is the nearest proper town if you need shops and services, but honestly, most visitors are here for the walking trails and the surrounding countryside rather than indoor pursuits. That said, if you've got restless readers in the family or you're genuinely after a quiet hour with a book, it fills that gap. Don't expect anything fancy - it's a village library, straightforward and unpretentious.

Give it thirty minutes if you call in. The real draw for campers staying at Seven Acre Woods or The Original Hut Company is that it's convenient rather than destination-worthy. Pair it with a walk around the village and you've got a decent half-day sorted.