Coventry University Sports Centre

The sports centre sits right on Coventry University's campus, a proper modern facility that's open to the public if you fancy a workout or a swim. It's got a decent pool, gym kit, and courts for badminton and squash - the kind of place where you can actually get a decent session in rather than queue for forty minutes. Worth knowing upfront: it's not a leisure destination in the traditional sense. You won't find it on holiday itineraries alongside castles and country pubs, but if you're staying at Hollyfast Caravan Park or Broadwell Woods nearby and someone in the family's keen on a swim or a gym session, it saves you hunting around Coventry itself. The facility's reasonably well-maintained and doesn't have that university-on-a-budget feel some campus venues do. Admission isn't free - you'll pay per session or buy a day pass - so it's worth checking their current rates and hours before you head over. Best suited to families who actually want to use facilities properly, or anyone who'd rather train in a proper venue than lounge by a pool. Allow an hour for whatever activity you fancy, longer if you're making an afternoon of it. Realistically, it's a practical stop rather than a draw in itself, but perfectly solid if you need it.