First Break Snooker Club

You'll find First Break tucked away in Leicester, a proper working snooker club where the clack of balls on felt and the low murmur of concentration hang in the air like cigarette smoke used to. It's the real deal - no glitzy lounge bar nonsense, just tables, cues, and people who know what they're doing.

The club caters mainly to serious players and local regulars, though casual visitors are welcome if you fancy a frame or two. Whether you're decent with a cue or haven't picked one up since school, you can hire a table by the hour. The atmosphere is relaxed enough, though don't expect anyone to hold your hand if your break shot goes wonky.

Allow a couple of hours minimum if you're the type to linger over a game. It's free to walk in and watch, but you'll pay to play - expect standard snooker club rates. Best visited on a weekday evening when the serious players aren't dominating all the tables.

Staying nearby? Green Acres Caravan Park sits just over three miles away and rates brilliantly - perfect base if you're bunging a few days together in the area. Fox's Furrow and Village Farm Getaway are equally close. The club itself isn't a patch-changing attraction if you're not into snooker, but for players it's worth knowing exists. For families after screens and noise, this won't be it.