Arun Sports Arena

The Arun Sports Arena sits just outside Littlehampton, a proper working sports facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. It's the sort of place you'd come for an actual event - badminton tournaments, indoor cricket, netball matches - rather than to wander around gawping. The venue handles multiple sports under one roof, which means the atmosphere changes depending on what's on.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Ryebank Corner Glamping or Littlehampton Caravan and Motorhome Club are both within striking distance - and you've got sporty kids or you're keen on watching local competitions, it's worth checking what's scheduled during your stay. The real value here is as an activity venue rather than a sight to see. You're looking at a couple of hours maximum if there's a match or tournament happening.

For families at Butlins Bognor Regis, which is only four and a half miles away, this could work as a change of pace from the usual holiday camp entertainment. That said, unless there's genuinely something on that interests you, it's not worth the trip. Ring ahead or check their schedule - turning up hoping for a casual look around won't work. It's very much a 'there's something happening, let's go watch it' situation rather than a destination in itself.