Inflata Nation Inflatable Theme Park Telford

An entire warehouse of inflatable attractions might sound like a gimmick, but Inflata Nation in Telford is genuinely brilliant for keeping kids occupied on a rainy afternoon - and in Shropshire, that's most afternoons. You get a sprawling indoor space packed with massive bouncy castles, obstacle courses, slides, and trampolines. The kind of place where children burn off proper energy while parents grab a coffee and actually sit down.

It's absolutely aimed at younger kids, really - from about three to thirteen is the sweet spot. Teenagers will find it a bit tame, and toddlers under three might struggle with some of the height requirements. Allow at least two hours, though three wouldn't go amiss if you've got multiple children who want to tackle everything.

What makes it work as part of a camping trip is proximity. You're staying near Coalbrookdale anyway - Irongorge Camping, Ted's Farm, or Worfe Camping are all within twenty minutes - so it's an easy backup plan when the weather turns. The area's got the Ironbridge Gorge museums and walking trails for the rest of the week, but on day three when everyone's tired of heritage sites and drizzle, this delivers exactly what it promises.

It's not free, and it's not cheap, but it's reliable indoor entertainment. Worth booking ahead during school holidays to avoid queues.