Adventure Nets

You'll find a series of rope courses and climbing nets strung between trees just outside Warminster - the kind of thing that looks more fun than it probably is, until you're actually up there gripping cold rope with your palms sweating. Adventure Nets is straightforward: they've rigged up various challenge courses at different heights, so there's something for nervous first-timers and people who reckon they're Bear Grylls.

Kids absolutely eat this up. Teenagers too, if they're into that sort of thing. Adults less so, unless you're the competitive type or just fancy proving to yourself you can still climb stuff. Most people spend somewhere between ninety minutes and two hours here - enough time to work through the courses without getting bored, not so long you're knackered.

Walkers heading for the Wiltshire countryside will find it a decent half-day activity when the weather's cooperating, particularly if you've got restless kids in tow. It's the kind of place that breaks up a holiday nicely rather than being a destination in itself. Hunters Moon, just a couple of miles away in Warminster, works well as a base if you're after park accommodation and want to mix outdoor activities with exploring the town.

Be prepared for it to be muddy underfoot after rain, and bring trainers rather than anything with slippery soles. Check ahead for their current opening times and admission fees before you visit - details change seasonally.