Indoor Pool

An indoor pool in Nottinghamshire means you're not hostage to the British weather - which, frankly, is half the appeal. The facility itself offers proper lap swimming and family sessions, depending on the time you visit. Water temperature tends to be kept at a comfortable level, though it's worth ringing ahead to check what's on when you arrive, as programming changes seasonally.

Families with younger children will get the most mileage from the shallow end and designated family times, though serious swimmers should ask about adult-only sessions if they want to actually cover some distance without dodging inflatables. The changing facilities are what you'd expect - functional, clean, nothing fancy.

Since Nottinghamshire's weather can turn on you mid-holiday, having an indoor pool as a backup plan makes proper sense. If you're staying at Birdholme Glamping six miles away, this is a solid rainy-day option that beats another round of board games in a tent. It won't hold your attention for a full afternoon, mind you - maybe ninety minutes if you've got kids who'll actually get in the water without complaint.

Admission details and current opening hours do change, so check directly with Nottingham's leisure facilities team before you go. Bring your own towel or expect to pay a small hire fee. It's not thrilling, but it serves a proper purpose on a wet Tuesday morning.