Cineworld

The multiplex in St Helens pulls in crowds most weekends, and if you're staying at The Secret Garden Glamping near Skelmersdale, it's a decent 20-minute drive when the weather turns foul. Fair warning: it's a Cineworld like any other - functional rather than atmospheric, with that cinema smell of hot butter and carpet cleaner that hits you the moment you walk in.

You get the full range of current blockbusters across multiple screens, plus the occasional special event screening if you're lucky. The seats are decent enough, though the premium recliner options will add to your ticket cost. Expect to pay around £10-15 per person depending on what you're seeing and when you go - matinees are cheaper, weekend evenings are rammed.

It's worth the trip if you've got restless teenagers or you fancy escaping the Lancastrian drizzle for two hours. Kids get something to do beyond caravan parks, and honestly, after a week of outdoor activities around the North West, sitting in the dark watching Marvel's latest isn't the worst way to spend an evening. Allow three hours total including queues and snacks, though the actual film length varies.

Check their website for what's on before you book - sometimes they run kids' club screenings during school holidays at bargain prices. Book online in advance if you're visiting during peak times; the box office queues can be sluggish.