Ipswich School Sports Club (Rushmere)

The sports club sits on the eastern edge of Ipswich, a proper athletic hub rather than a tourist draw, but worth knowing about if you're staying at one of the glamping sites nearby. It's an active facility - tennis courts, cricket pitches, and a general sports ground where you'll see locals actually using the place rather than queuing for selfies. The setting in Rushmere is leafy enough, with decent grounds, though it's fundamentally a working club rather than somewhere you'd venture out to on holiday without a specific reason.

If you've got sporty kids or you fancy a game yourself, it's the sort of place that makes sense to arrange in advance - check what's available when you book. Families staying at Secret Meadows or Woodbridge Glamping (both within five miles) might ring ahead to see if they can book a court or pitch rather than just turning up. The club operates on memberships and bookings, so don't expect to roll in on a sunny afternoon expecting to play.

Honestly, it's not a holiday destination in itself. What it does offer is a genuine local facility if you want to stay active during a Suffolk break rather than fill every hour with attractions. The real appeal is mixing your stay at one of those excellent glamping spots with proper recreation rather than constant sightseeing. Leave the cameras at the glamping site and bring your trainers instead.