Cineworld

The multiplex cinema on Shaw Ridge in Swindon is exactly what you'd expect from a Cineworld - rows of decent screens, proper reclining seats in some auditoria, and a concession stand that charges London prices for popcorn. It's a solid choice if rain's hammering down during your Wiltshire break and the kids are climbing the walls, or you fancy an evening out without much fuss.

The site itself is nothing special architecturally, but the screening technology is current and the sound systems won't disappoint. You'll find the usual mix of blockbusters, family films, and indie releases depending on what week you visit. Ticket prices are standard Cineworld rates - around £10-15 per adult depending on the time and day - and booking online ahead saves the bother of queuing.

If you're based at Park Farm Campsite just five miles away, this is genuinely handy for a rainy-day solution or a night off from cooking. It's the sort of thing you do when the weather turns, not the sort of thing you plan a trip around. The cinema sits in a retail park setting rather than the town centre, so you'll want a car or a taxi rather than counting on buses.

Allow two to three hours door-to-door including pre-film browsing and the concession queue. Matinees and weekday screenings are quieter than weekend evenings. It does the job without fuss - exactly what a multiplex should be.