Speedframe

The first thing that hits you at Speedframe is how seriously they take their cars - and I mean that as a compliment. This is a gallery in Lincoln dedicated to speed, motorsport, and the machines that make petrolheads' hearts race. You'll find yourself surrounded by vehicles that have actually done something worth talking about, not just polished showroom pieces gathering dust.

It's the sort of place that works brilliantly if you're genuinely into cars and racing history. Casual visitors might find an hour enough; proper enthusiasts could easily camp out for three. Children who've been dragged along by a parent with a passion for vehicles? They'll get restless unless they're old enough to appreciate what they're looking at.

The location works well if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Hartsholme Country Park or South Cliff Caravan Site are both within spitting distance of Lincoln itself, so you could easily combine a morning at Speedframe with exploring the cathedral and the high street. Hanworth Country Park and Langdale Lakes are slightly further out but offer more space if you want breathing room from the city.

I'd ring ahead before you visit because opening hours aren't widely publicised online, and you'll want to confirm whether admission costs. It's the kind of specialist gallery where knowing the details beforehand stops you making a wasted journey.