Inflata Nation Peterborough

A cavernous warehouse filled with inflatable obstacle courses, slides and bouncy structures - this is Inflata Nation, and it's the kind of place that'll tire out even the most energetic kids within a couple of hours. You're talking padded assault courses, giant slides, foam pits, and those wobbly inflatable walls that look easier than they actually are. Adults can have a go too, though you'll feel it in your legs.

It works best for families with children aged roughly 4 to 14. Younger kids might find some obstacles genuinely tricky, while teenagers often get bored unless they're competitive types trying to beat their own times. If you've got a mixed-age group, allow two hours minimum - that's enough time for everyone to burn off steam without the novelty wearing completely thin.

The place is in Peterborough itself, making it ideal for a wet afternoon or a break between park days. Ferry Meadows Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite sits just under five miles away and is highly rated, so this plays perfectly into a longer holiday where you're based there. Nene Outdoors is similarly close at 4.8 miles. Both sites give you access to the Peterborough area without being right in the town centre.

Admission isn't free, and booking ahead is standard practice - check their website for session times and current prices. It's not a full-day activity, but paired with a visit to Ferry Meadows' own facilities or a walk around Peterborough's cathedral district, it slots in nicely.