Stone Cross

Standing alone in the flat Cambridgeshire landscape east of March, Stone Cross is exactly what its name suggests - a medieval stone cross that's been here for centuries, weathered and solid against the relentless East Anglian wind. It's not going to take your breath away with sheer drama, but there's something rather moving about these old markers that once guided travellers through the fens when the land was far less hospitable than it is now.

You can walk right up to it. No entrance fees, no opening hours to worry about - just you and several hundred years of history. The cross itself tells a quiet story if you're into that sort of thing, and the surrounding flat terrain gives you a proper sense of how isolated and challenging this region once was for anyone crossing it on foot or horseback.

This works best for heritage enthusiasts and walkers rather than families after a full day's entertainment. An hour maximum, really, unless you're particularly keen on medieval archaeology or want to use it as a stopping point on a longer ramble through the fens. It's the sort of place you might stumble across while exploring the area rather than plan a trip around.

If you're based at Fenland Camping and Caravan Park just 1.5 miles away, or Knightsbridge a bit further on, it makes a decent morning walk to stretch your legs and break up the park routine. The Cambridgeshire landscape won't thrill everyone, but Stone Cross has genuine historical weight for those who appreciate such things.