Cineworld

Gloucester Quays has a proper multiplex cinema, which means you can actually catch a current film without driving halfway across the county. It's the sort of place you'd take the family on a rainy afternoon - and in Gloucestershire, there are plenty of those. Standard Cineworld fare: blockbusters, indie releases if you're lucky, the occasional kids' film that'll keep everyone quiet for two hours.

The cinema itself is nothing special, but it does the job. You get your IMAX screens if that matters to you, reclining seats in some screens that make a difference if you're settling in for the long haul. Popcorn prices are what they are at every multiplex - eye-watering but expected.

It works well as an evening activity when you're based at one of the nearby campsites like Court Farm or The Glamping Orchard, both within three to five miles. Beats sitting in a caravan when the weather turns, which it will. Most films run around two hours, so factor in parking and trailers - you're looking at a solid three hours from arrival to car park exit.

Worth checking their website for opening hours and current showings before you commit. Tickets vary by film and time - matinees are cheaper than evening screenings, obviously. It's a functional choice rather than a destination in itself, but sometimes that's exactly what a holiday needs.