Trowbridge Museum

Free entry makes this a proper no-brainer when you're staying anywhere around Trowbridge or Bradford-on-Avon. The museum sits in the town centre and covers the area's industrial heritage - particularly the wool trade that made Trowbridge wealthy back in the day. You'll find displays about local textile mills, plus bits and pieces about everyday life in Wiltshire over the centuries.

Families with younger children might struggle to hold their attention for more than 45 minutes, though there are usually some hands-on bits to keep them occupied. History enthusiasts will get more from it, especially if you're interested in how Britain's industrial revolution played out in smaller market towns.

The building itself has character, and the volunteers who run it are genuinely knowledgeable about local stories. Allow an hour if you're going to read everything properly. It works well as a rainy day option when you're camping at places like Brokerswood Holiday Park or Fairwood Lakes - both just a few miles away. Bradford-on-Avon is only a short drive if you fancy making it part of a day exploring the area's prettier spots.