Elba Sports Complex

Finding a decent sports venue when you're camping with energetic kids can be a proper godsend. This complex sits just outside Swansea and offers the kind of facilities that might save your sanity on a rainy Welsh afternoon. The courts and pitches here cater to various sports, though you'll need to check what's available when you visit as opening times seem to vary.

Families staying at nearby parks like Three Cliffs Bay Holiday Park or South Wales Touring Park will find it handy for burning off excess energy. The location is convenient enough - a short drive from Gower's beaches when the weather turns. Kids who've been cooped up in caravans will appreciate having proper space to run about, and it's the sort of place where you might catch a local football match if you time it right.

Best to ring ahead if you're planning a visit, as community sports facilities like this often have block bookings or maintenance periods. It's not going to feature in your holiday photo album, but sometimes you need function over form. Works well as part of a longer stay in the area, particularly if you're combining it with Gower Peninsula exploration and want somewhere the children can let off steam.