Gosport BMX Track

The BMX track at Gosport is properly serious business - a full concrete circuit where riders of all levels come to hone their skills on berms, jumps and straights. It's the sort of place where you'll see everything from wobbly eight-year-olds finding their feet to teenagers pushing serious speed, all in the same session.

If your kids are into bikes or just fancy a go, this is worth knowing about. You can watch for free from the sidelines, though I'd ring ahead to check session times and whether there's a fee to ride - details aren't readily available online, which is a bit frustrating. Most sessions run for an hour or so, enough time to see whether your lot will actually commit to the learning curve or get distracted halfway through.

For families staying at Kingfisher Caravan Park - just down the road - it's a handy spot if you've got a budding BMX enthusiast in tow. The track keeps things local and avoids the trek into larger venues elsewhere. Lee-on-the-Solent itself is close by if you need shops or food, though the track area is fairly functional rather than scenic.

Honestly, it's niche. Walkers and general tourists won't find much to do here. But if you're staying in the area with a child who owns a bike or desperately wants to learn tricks, this beats aimless caravan pottering about. Ring the venue directly before you go - they'll tell you what's actually on when you visit.