St Seraphim's Icon and Railway Heritage Museum

Two fairly niche collections share space in this Fakenham-area museum, and honestly, you need to be into at least one of them to make the trip worthwhile. The icon gallery displays religious artwork, mostly Orthodox pieces, painted with proper traditional technique - gold leaf, egg tempera, the lot. It's genuinely striking if iconography interests you, though the space is small and you'll work through it in twenty minutes flat.

The railway heritage side is the real draw for most visitors. Norfolk's got serious railway history, and this museum doesn't pretend to be a major operation, but there are restored carriages, track memorabilia, and enough detail to keep enthusiasts occupied for a couple of hours. Kids often enjoy the hands-on bits, though it's not a theme park - expect static exhibits and old photographs rather than interactive screens.

The combination is odd, but it works if you're the type who appreciates oddness. Families staying at Pinewoods Holiday Park or Norfolk Coast Caravans just down the road could easily slot this into a rainy afternoon, though I wouldn't rearrange a holiday around it. Worth ringing ahead to check opening times and admission costs before you go - the website's thin on practical details.

Best suited to railway buffs and art history types rather than casual day-trippers. Allow ninety minutes maximum.