Hanbury Stadium

Hanbury Stadium sits just outside Haywards Heath, a modest sports ground that's quietly doing its thing without fuss or fanfare. If you're camping nearby - and there's no shortage of sites within a few miles, from Wild Boar Wood Campsite to The Secret Campsite - this is the sort of place worth knowing about for a low-key evening out.

It's a proper local venue. Track and field events happen here, hosting everything from athletics competitions to weekend racing. The atmosphere is genuinely community-focused rather than slick or corporate. You won't find floodlights that blind you or corporate hospitality boxes - it's the real deal, the kind of place where locals turn up, know the volunteers by name, and settle in to watch their athletes.

Realistically, this works best if you've got a specific event lined up. Turning up on spec hoping something's on is a gamble. Check ahead for fixtures and entry details - admission varies depending on what's scheduled. An evening event during summer is ideal, though nothing particularly special about the ground itself will keep you there much longer than the action lasts.

For families camped in the area, it's the sort of diversion that breaks up a holiday nicely without requiring commitment. Kids might enjoy it if there's competitive energy in the air; they'll probably get restless if it's a low-key training session. The setting is pleasant enough rather than spectacular. Worth the detour if something's on, but don't plan your whole trip around it.