The Neptune Fountain

The Neptune Fountain sits in Cheltenham's town centre, a proper Victorian statement piece that catches you off guard if you're wandering through the shops. It's not enormous - you won't spend hours here - but it's the kind of landmark that anchors a town and gives you something concrete to orientate around. The fountain itself is ornate metalwork and stone, the sort of thing that would have been a real show of civic pride back in the day.

This is a quick stop rather than a destination. Five minutes to look, take a photo, maybe read the inscription if you're that way inclined. It works brilliantly as a meeting point if you're coordinating with others in town, or as a breather between shops on Cheltenham's High Street.

Historically minded visitors and photographers after that Victorian detail will get the most from it, though frankly kids will find it interesting for about ninety seconds before wanting an ice cream. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan sites like Cheltenham Racecourse or the glamping spots scattered within a few miles - Coxhorne, Big Skies, Star Glamping - it's worth a stroll into town to have a look, particularly on a market day when Cheltenham's got some actual energy. Don't plan a journey specifically for it, but absolutely don't miss it if you're already in the town centre.