Kingston Gym

Kingston Gym sits just outside Milton Keynes and caters mainly to local fitness enthusiasts rather than passing tourists. It's a straightforward sports facility with the usual gym kit - weights, cardio machines, classes - nothing that would pull you away from a park holiday unless you're genuinely keen to maintain your routine.

If you're staying at Gullivers Campsite or Adventurer's Village and can't face a week away from the weights, it's handy enough. Day passes are available at most gyms like this, though you'd want to ring ahead to confirm current rates and opening hours, which weren't listed. The Old Dairy Farm, sitting further out towards the countryside, won't have quite the same access.

Honestly? It's not a destination in itself. You won't find anything memorable about the experience. But if you're the type who gets antsy without a proper gym session - and plenty of people are - knowing it's there, fifteen minutes from Milton Keynes town centre, takes the edge off worrying you'll miss training while away. Come here only if you need to. Everyone else should spend their time outdoors exploring the Buckinghamshire parks nearby instead.