Telephonebooth book exchange

You'll find this converted red telephone box tucked away near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, doing something rather clever - it's been turned into a tiny lending library. It's the sort of thing that makes you smile when you stumble across it, honestly. Someone's taken the effort to stock it with books, and locals and passing visitors just help themselves, leaving donations or swapping paperbacks as they go.

It's not going to eat up your afternoon, but it's exactly the kind of quirky pit-stop worth seeking out if you're staying at Burton Hill Caravan & Camping Park or Malmesbury Glamping at Whychurch Farm. Works particularly well if you've got a rainy morning or fancy a gentle wander around Malmesbury town itself - you can combine it with a proper look at the Abbey or a walk along the high street without adding time to your itinerary.

The whole thing is free, naturally, and accessible whenever you feel like dropping by. Best suited to anyone who enjoys small acts of community creativity and doesn't need a full-blown attraction with opening times and admission fees. If you're the type who gets excited about repurposed Victorian infrastructure and independent book-sharing projects, this is genuinely worth the detour. Everyone else might find it a nice enough five-minute novelty on the way to somewhere else.