Deepdale

Preston North End's home ground sits bang in the middle of Lancashire football territory, and if you're a supporter or just fancy seeing a proper old-school English football stadium, Deepdale delivers. The ground's been here since 1875 - making it one of the oldest continuously used football stadiums in the world - and walking up to it, you get that genuine sense of heritage that newer arenas just can't replicate.

Matchdays are when Deepdale comes alive, obviously. The atmosphere on game day is electric, especially if there's a local derby on. But even non-matchday visitors can often do a stadium tour, which takes you through the players' tunnel, around the pitch, and into the stands - genuinely worth doing if you're into football history or want to show the kids where the magic happens. You'll need to check ahead for tour availability and booking, as times vary depending on fixtures.

For families camping at Brylea or Smithills View nearby, a stadium tour is a proper rainy-day option that doesn't feel like a cop-out. Football-mad teenagers will absolutely rate it. Younger kids might find a full matchday experience overwhelming, though the pre-match atmosphere is thrilling for all ages if you can handle the crowds.

Allow a couple of hours for a tour, longer if you're catching a match. Location-wise, you're well-placed at any of the surrounding caravan parks - Preston's only twenty minutes away, so Deepdale works nicely as part of a wider holiday exploring Lancashire's parks and towns.