Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum

Free admission makes this small but fascinating museum a proper bargain for anyone interested in military history. Housed in the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick, the Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum tells the story of the county's volunteer cavalry regiment from 1794 to the present day.

The displays pack quite a punch for such a compact space. Uniforms, medals, weapons and photographs chart the regiment's involvement in major conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars through both World Wars. The WWI section is particularly moving, with personal letters and artefacts that bring the human cost of war into sharp focus.

History buffs will love the detailed regimental records and battle honours, while families with older children should find enough to hold their attention for an hour or so. Younger kids might struggle with the static displays and military focus.

Being right in Warwick town centre, it's a doddle to combine with a visit to Warwick Castle or a wander through the historic streets. The location within the Lord Leycester Hospital - a stunning medieval building in its own right - adds extra appeal.

For those staying at nearby parks like Knight's Village at Warwick Castle or the Racecourse site, it's literally on your doorstep. Well worth popping in if you're exploring Warwick anyway, though probably not worth a special trip unless you're particularly keen on regimental history.