Clip 'n Climb

Clip 'n Climb in Cambridge is an indoor climbing centre where you can tackle everything from beginner walls to proper challenging routes. It's the sort of place where you can spend a couple of hours working your way up different obstacles - rope climbs, traverse walls, speed climbs, that kind of thing. No experience needed; they'll kit you out and show you what to do.

This works brilliantly if you've got active kids or you're traveling with other climbers. Adults can get a genuine workout here too, though it's not the place for a casual stroll. The centre caters mainly to families and school groups during the day, so weekday afternoons might be less rammed than weekends.

Based near Cambridge itself, it's a solid indoor option when the Cambridgeshire weather isn't playing ball - and let's be honest, that happens often enough. If you're staying at one of the local caravan sites like Cherry Hinton or the Caravanning Club's Cambridge site, both under 2 miles away, this makes a decent rainy-day activity without having to drive far. The university city's got plenty of other attractions if you want to mix it up with some cycling and punting.

Check their website for current admission prices and opening times before you go, as these can shift seasonally.