Willington Library

Willington Library sits quietly in County Durham, a proper working library that serves its local community without any fuss. It's the sort of place you'd pop into if you're staying at High Farm Holiday Park or Bradley Burn Caravan Park nearby - both within five miles or so - and need to escape a rainy afternoon or pick up something to read for the evening.

What you get here is straightforward: a decent selection of books across fiction and non-fiction, local history materials if you're interested in what Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area have to offer, and the usual library facilities. Computer terminals are available if you need to check emails or plan the rest of your trip. The staff are helpful without being intrusive, which is how it should be.

It's not a destination in itself, to be clear. You're not driving across three counties to spend a day here. But if you're based at one of the holiday parks for a week and fancy a browse, or you're passing through Bishop Auckland and want somewhere quiet and warm to sit for a bit, it does the job well. Kids will appreciate having access to the children's section if they've had enough of fields and fresh air.

Admission is free - that's the whole point of a library. Hours may vary, so check ahead with Durham County Council's website before you go. It's a sensible addition to a park holiday in the area rather than a headline attraction, but then not every moment of a break needs to be thrilling.