Doncaster Dome

The Dome is Doncaster's main indoor sports facility, and it's the sort of place you'd actually want to visit if you're into swimming, badminton, or general fitness rather than just passing through. It's a proper working leisure centre with multiple pools including a diving pool, which isn't something you find everywhere. The building itself is functional rather than fancy - think 1990s leisure centre architecture - but that's not really the point.

If you've got kids, the swimming side is worth knowing about. There's a learner pool as well as a main pool, so younger ones won't be thrown in at the deep end. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, though it can get busy during school holidays and after work hours when local swimming clubs are using it. Badminton courts are available if that's your thing, and there's a gym too if you're not just after water time.

It's open weekdays from 6am to 10pm, which is handy if you're staying at Sunnyview Touring Park just three miles away or Bawtry caravan park a bit further out. Entry fees aren't listed online, so ring ahead on their number. You'll want two to three hours maximum here - longer and you're just lingering. Best visited mid-morning or early afternoon when it's quieter. It's not a destination in itself, but combined with Doncaster's other attractions, it slots in nicely for a rainy afternoon during a park holiday.