Heysham High Swimming Pool

The indoor pool at Heysham sits on the outskirts of Morecambe and does exactly what it says on the tin - it's a functional local swimming facility, nothing more, nothing less. You get a main pool, a learner pool, and the usual changing facilities. It's the sort of place where families come to let the kids burn off energy on a rainy Lancashire afternoon, not where you'd travel miles for a day out.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Parkdean Resorts Ocean Edge is just 2.8 miles away, or Bay View if you want something with better ratings - this works as a rainy-day backup. Seriously. The pool serves the local community well enough, but it's hardly a destination. Kids will get an hour or so of fun out of it, maybe longer if they're dedicated swimmers. Adults after a proper swim might find it a bit basic.

For a family holiday in the area, you're better off spending your time on Morecambe's seafront or heading to one of the proper attractions nearby. This pool is useful, not remarkable. Check the opening hours before you go - local authority pools shuffle their schedules around term times and closures. Admission shouldn't break the bank, but you're paying for convenience rather than experience.