Hermitage Leisure Centre

The Hermitage Leisure Centre sits on the edge of Nuneaton, a proper working sports facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. It's the sort of place locals actually use - swimming pools, gym equipment, sports halls where badminton clubs meet on Tuesday nights. If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Field of Dreams or Fire & Stars Woodland Camping, it's worth knowing about if you need an indoor activity on a rainy day or fancy a swim after a few days of walking.

The pools are the main draw - indoor heated water, changing facilities, the usual leisure centre setup. It's not fancy, but it does the job. Children will find enough to keep them occupied for a couple of hours, though families expecting something flashy might leave disappointed. The gym and sports halls mean you could book a badminton court if you're here with mates and want a break from field sports.

Going midweek rather than weekends makes sense - less chaotic, easier to actually get in the pool without fighting through school groups. Bring swimming kit obviously. Admission details aren't widely advertised online, so ring ahead to check current prices and opening times before heading over.

Honestly, it's more useful than unmissable. If you're based at nearby New Forest View Caravan Site and cabin fever hits, it solves a problem. Otherwise, you're probably better off exploring the Derbyshire countryside instead.