Clevedon Town FC

Football grounds don't usually rank high on a holiday itinerary, but Clevedon Town FC is worth a detour if you're the type who likes proper grassroots sport. It's a National League South club - which means genuinely competitive football without the Premier League ticket prices or corporate fuss. The ground itself is modest, honest, built for people who actually support the team rather than corporate hospitality. You'll find it just outside Bristol, close enough for a day trip if you're staying at Somerset Glamping or Wild Goose Glamping in the area.

The appeal here is straightforward: you get a slice of real football culture. Match days are atmospheric in the way only smaller clubs can manage - everyone knows the regulars, the pie queue moves quickly, and nobody's charging £15 for a pint. If you've got kids who've just discovered football, this beats a soulless stadium tour. Families who want to actually watch a proper game rather than sit in corporate boxes will have a far better time here than at bigger grounds.

Timing-wise, you'll need a Saturday afternoon or midweek evening depending on the fixture list. Check ahead because obviously this only works if there's a match on. It's free to watch if you're just turning up; admission is a few quid. Clevedon itself is a traditional seaside town with a pier and decent fish and chips - so you can make an afternoon of it rather than just the ninety minutes.