Frodsham Library

Frodsham Library sits right in the heart of town, a proper community hub that's easy to overlook if you're just passing through. It's your standard public library - books, computers, reading spaces - but that's rather the point. When you're based at Lady Heyes Holiday Park or one of the other caravan sites dotted around Cheshire, a rainy afternoon here beats sitting in your static.

The building is functional rather than grand, which is fine. You'll find local history sections that give genuine insight into the area's industrial past and its connection to the Weaver Navigation. Kids can use the children's section if yours need occupying on a drizzly day, and there's usually a decent selection of contemporary fiction if you've forgotten your reading matter.

The real value is in using it as a free resource during a holiday. Check their opening hours and what's on when you arrive - libraries often host community events, talks, or exhibitions that locals actually care about, which beats most tourist attractions. Grab a coffee from nearby High Street cafes and make an afternoon of it.

If you're staying within five miles - and most of those parks are - Frodsham Library is worth knowing about. Not because it's thrilling in itself, but because it's genuinely useful, completely free, and gives you a feel for how the town actually works beyond the holiday park gates. Pair it with a walk up Frodsham Hill nearby if the weather improves.