Red Gate

The Red Gate stands out like a sore thumb on the Worcestershire landscape - a proper Victorian structure that catches you off guard if you're not expecting it. This is a genuine roadside landmark rather than some grand tourist attraction, and that's precisely what makes it worth a quick stop if you're staying at one of the caravan parks round Worcester or Malvern way.

It's exactly what the name suggests: a red brick gatehouse that once marked the boundary of an estate. You'll spot it from the road, and most visitors simply pull over for a photo and a bit of "where on earth did that come from?" conversation. The thing itself is modest - a Victorian structure with character but no frills - yet it's become one of those local talking points that crop up in pubs across Worcestershire.

This is worth five minutes, perhaps ten if you're the type to take a proper look around and read any information boards. Families won't hold the kids here long, but walkers exploring the area between Worcester and the Malvern Hills might pass it on a longer route. It costs nothing to view from the road.

If you're based at Oakmere Parks or Malvern Hills Caravan Club just down the road, you could easily incorporate this into a morning walk rather than make a special trip for it. The real value is in ticking off a bit of local history and satisfying curiosity - the kind of thing that makes a holiday interesting rather than the reason you book one.