Centenary Hall

Centenary Hall sits bang in the middle of Bideford, a proper working sports venue that's been doing its bit for the local community for years. It's not the sort of place you'd travel hours to see, but if you're staying nearby at Owl Valley Glamping or one of the other parks dotted around the area, it's worth popping in to catch whatever's on. The hall hosts everything from badminton tournaments to indoor cricket, dance competitions to the occasional community gig.

It's the kind of spot that matters more for what it enables rather than what it looks like. You won't find yourself gazing at architecture or queuing for photos. What you will find is locals getting on with their hobbies, sometimes quite energetically. If you've got kids keen on sports or you fancy catching a local event, check their calendar first - that's really the only reason to make the trip. The location works well if you're exploring Bideford itself, which is a genuinely nice riverside town with proper character.

For most visitors staying at Braddicks Holiday Park or Broad Park Camping and Glamping, this is more of a rainy-day option than a main attraction. Give it an hour if something's on that catches your eye, otherwise your time's better spent along the Torridge estuary or in town. It's free to watch most things, though match day fees occasionally apply.