Ashcroft Arts Centre

The Ashcroft Arts Centre sits in Fareham, a proper community hub that punches above its weight for a town of its size. It's a working theatre that hosts everything from amateur dramatics to professional touring productions, comedy nights, and the occasional concert - the kind of place where you might catch a surprisingly good show on a Tuesday evening without needing to head into Southampton or Portsmouth.

What appeals depends entirely on what's on when you visit. Check their programme before booking your caravan stay at Rookesbury Park or Kingfisher just down the road - there's genuinely decent entertainment here if you time it right. The building itself is functional rather than grand, but that's almost refreshing. You're not paying through the nose for architectural heritage, just for the show.

For theatre types and those after a night out during a park holiday, it's a five-minute drive from most of the local caravan sites. The atmosphere is intimate and local - you'll genuinely feel like you're part of the community rather than a tourist. Whether it's worth your evening depends entirely on the schedule, so do your homework. Comedy tends to draw decent crowds. The amateur productions can be genuinely entertaining or, well, variable - that's community theatre for you.

Admission varies by event, obviously. Head to their website to see what's scheduled. Fareham itself is handy for shops and a decent high street if you need supplies between the beach days at nearby parks.