Huntingdon Leisure Centre

The leisure centre sits right in the heart of Huntingdon, a proper workaday facility that does what it says on the tin without any fuss. Inside you'll find a swimming pool, gym equipment, and various sports halls - the sort of place where locals actually work out rather than Instagram their fitness routines. It's functional and well-maintained, though don't expect the gleaming leisure palace vibe you might get at a big city sports complex.

Who gets the most out of it? Families with kids who want a reliable indoor pool when the British weather turns, or anyone staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Huntingdon Boathaven is barely a mile away - looking for something active to do besides sitting in a field. If you're after serious training facilities or want to splash about with the kids for an afternoon, it serves that purpose fine. Cyclists and walkers using the area won't find much reason to divert here, but it's handy if you're based at Wyton Lakes or Waterclose Meadows for a rainy day.

You'll need to check opening hours and admission prices directly before you go - they vary depending on what you're using. Allow a couple of hours if you're planning a swim and a casual browse of the facilities. It's not a destination in itself, but it's exactly what a market town leisure centre should be: accessible, unpretentious, and genuinely useful if you need it.