Astor Sports & Leisure Complex

The Astor Sports & Leisure Complex sits just outside Aylesford in Kent, serving the local community with a solid range of facilities rather than pulling in tourists from across the county. It's a proper working sports centre - think swimming pools, gym equipment, sports halls for badminton and basketball, that sort of thing. Nothing flashy, but it does what it says on the tin.

This is genuinely worth knowing about if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Kits Coty Glamping or Oak View and you've got restless kids or you're after a swim to break up a week of outdoor activities. The pools are decent for families, and a rainy afternoon visit won't break the bank. If you're after lap swimming or serious gym work, it handles both reasonably well.

The catch is that opening hours and admission fees aren't widely published online - you'll need to ring ahead or check their site directly before you go. Allow a couple of hours if you're bringing the family for a swim and some mess-about time in the water. It's not a destination in itself, but paired with a caravan or glamping stay within a few miles, it's a useful option when the weather turns or you need a break from walking.

Worth a visit if you're already in the area, but don't plan a trip around it. It's a leisure centre, not a theme park.