Boomerang Family Entertainment Centre

The Boomerang Family Entertainment Centre sits just outside Trowbridge and is the sort of place that keeps restless kids occupied for a solid couple of hours without requiring a second mortgage. It's an indoor play facility - think arcade games, soft play areas, bowling lanes, and the usual suspects for a rainy afternoon in Wiltshire. Nothing groundbreaking, but that's rather the point.

Families with children under ten will get the most mileage out of it. The soft play section works well for the younger lot, while older kids gravitate toward the arcade and bowling. Teenagers? They'll tolerate it for a bit, but don't expect them to be thrilled. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Littleton Retreat is barely a mile away, or there's Yellowtail Camping at 2.7 miles - it's a sensible backup plan when the weather turns. Devizes Camping and Caravanning Club Site is also close by if you're basing yourselves in that corner of Wiltshire.

Costs and opening hours aren't listed online, which is frustrating, so ring ahead before you visit. It's one of those attractions that works as part of a broader itinerary rather than a destination in itself - pair it with a walk around Trowbridge town centre or a visit to nearby attractions if you're planning a full day out. Realistic with your expectations and you'll find it does exactly what it promises.