Belper Meadows Tennis Club

Tennis in Belper isn't exactly going to set your pulse racing, but if you're staying at one of the caravan parks dotted around Derbyshire - The Firs is closest at under two miles away - and someone in your group actually plays, this local club offers a straightforward option. It's a proper community setup rather than a destination venue, which means realistic expectations are key here.

The club sits in Belper itself, a former mill town that's seen better days but has genuine character if you look for it. Courts are available for members and visitors, though you'll want to ring ahead to check availability and whether day passes are on offer - details aren't readily published online. If you're a serious player with kit already packed, worth a phone call. Casual tennis tourists? Probably not worth the faff.

For families camping nearby - and there are plenty of options within a six-mile radius, including Carsington Water's site if you fancy water activities alongside your stay - this could slot in as a rainy-day activity or a way to tire out tennis-mad teenagers. Golden Valley and Riddings Wood are also within reasonable driving distance. But honestly, you'd only be coming here if someone in your group genuinely wanted to play. It's not a spectator sport venue and there's nothing to watch or do if you're not holding a racket. Check their opening times before you arrive.