Stanley Baldwin Memorial

Three times Prime Minister and a figure who shaped Britain through the 1920s and 30s, Stanley Baldwin gets a surprisingly modest memorial in the Worcestershire countryside. The simple stone marker sits quietly near Stourport-on-Severn, marking the spot where this Conservative giant spent his final years at his beloved Astley Hall.

History buffs will appreciate the understated nature of it all - no grand statue or pompous inscription, just a weathered stone that feels properly English in its restraint. Baldwin, after all, was the PM who handled the General Strike and Edward VIII's abdication crisis with characteristic calm.

It's hardly a destination in itself, more of a brief pause if you're exploring the area. Twenty minutes tops, unless you're particularly keen on inter-war politics. The location is lovely though, with rolling countryside that explains why Baldwin chose to retire here rather than stay in the political fray of London.

Families staying at nearby spots like Lincomb Lock Caravan Park or Lenchford Meadow Holiday Park might combine it with a walk along the Severn, though frankly the kids will be more interested in the river than the memorial. Best suited to those with a genuine interest in 20th-century British politics - others might find it a bit dry.