Peter Cushing

The Peter Cushing connection in Redhill is more about literary pilgrimage than a fixed museum - the legendary actor spent his later years in Surrey, and locals still point to his former haunts around the town. Cushing, of course, was the thinking person's villain: Grand Moff Tarkin, Baron Frankenstein, and those unforgettable Hammer horror roles that made him a proper icon of British cinema.

You won't find a dedicated visitor centre, but Redhill itself rewards a wander if you're keen on 20th-century British film history. The town has that faded charm of places where creative types once settled - nothing flashy, just solid suburbia where a man could get on with his craft. History enthusiasts and film buffs will find more interest here than casual tourists, to be honest. There's a certain satisfaction in walking streets Cushing knew, even if you're mostly imagining his presence rather than seeing memorials.

If you're staying at Milberry Green Meadows just four miles away, Redhill makes an easy afternoon trip. Combine it with a proper look around town - there are decent pubs and cafes - rather than expecting dedicated attractions. The real draw is the atmosphere of a place where British cinema history quietly lived. Worth the detour if you're a fan, but don't plan your park holiday around it.