Sir John Moore Foundation Museum

The Sir John Moore Foundation Museum sits quietly in Leicestershire, dedicated to a man most people have never heard of - which is precisely why it's worth the detour if you're camping nearby. Moore was a radical reformer and philanthropist who spent his life improving conditions for working people in the 19th century, and this museum does a proper job of telling that story through documents, artefacts and personal effects.

It's the sort of place where you'll spend an hour, two at most, but you'll come away having learned something genuine about Victorian social change. Not one for very small children - there's reading involved and the exhibits aren't flashy - but if you've got teenagers interested in history or social issues, they might surprise you with their engagement. Adults doing a walking tour of Swadlincote's industrial heritage will find it essential context.

The museum works well as a half-morning stop when you're based at one of the caravan sites dotted around here - New Forest View and Fire & Stars are closest, both within easy driving distance. Pair it with a walk around Swadlincote's town centre, which has some handsome Victorian buildings that suddenly make more sense once you've been through the museum. You can knock this off before lunch and still have the afternoon free for Conkers or Bosworth Lakeside if you fancy a change of scenery. Don't expect fancy visitor facilities or lengthy opening hours - ring ahead and check what's on, because this is a specialist spot rather than a drop-in attraction.