Company of Animals Pet Centre

A pet shop that's been around long enough to matter in Chertsey, Company of Animals is the sort of place you'll either find useful or walk straight past depending on what you're after. It's not a petting zoo or a wildlife centre - it's a proper pet supplies retailer, the kind that stocks what you actually need rather than just the obvious stuff you'd find in any supermarket.

If you're caravanning at Penton Park or Weybridge Park Estates with animals in tow, this is genuinely handy. Need extra food, treats, toys, or bits you've forgotten? It saves the trek into town proper. The staff know what they're talking about, which counts for something when you're trying to work out what your guinea pig won't refuse to eat.

For families, it's a quick stop rather than a destination. Kids might enjoy browsing if they're into animals, but you're not going to spend hours here - more like 20 minutes if you know what you want, longer if you're the browsing type. Don't expect entertainment; expect a well-stocked shop that does its job.

It's free to go in and look around, obviously. Location-wise, it's right in Chertsey, so if you're based at one of the caravan parks nearby - Penton Park is genuinely good value and well-rated if you need somewhere to stay - you can pop in without faffing about. Practical rather than thrilling, but that's sometimes exactly what a holiday needs.