Heath (Royston Sports Centre)

Royston Sports Centre isn't going to blow your mind, but it's solid if you need to burn off energy during a Cambridgeshire park holiday. The facility sits on the Heath just east of Royston town centre and serves up your standard sports amenities - indoor courts, a gym, swimming pool, and outdoor pitches. It's the kind of place you'd take the kids on a rainy afternoon or if someone in your group is desperate for a swim.

Families staying at Guilden Gate Glamping or Shepreth Mill just down the road will find this genuinely useful rather than a destination in itself. The pool is the main draw, especially if you've got younger children who need entertaining between days exploring the local countryside. The gym and sports halls work fine if you're the type who can't skip a workout on holiday - which, fair play, some people can't.

Before you plan a trip specifically here, check their website for current opening hours and what activities are actually running when you visit. Admission isn't free, though day passes shouldn't break the bank. Allow an hour or two depending on what you're doing. The real value is proximity - if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks, it's convenient enough for a weather-dependent backup plan. Just don't expect anything that'll make you cancel your walking routes through the Royston area. It's functional, not memorable.