Kirton Leisure Centre

Kirton Leisure Centre sits just outside Boston and does what it says on the tin - it's a proper community sports facility where you can actually get active rather than just wandering around looking at things. The place has a swimming pool, gym, and courts for badminton and other racquet sports, plus a soft play area that keeps younger kids occupied for a good hour or so.

If you're staying at Orchard Holiday Park or Appletree Holiday Park nearby, this is exactly the kind of place that breaks up a rainy afternoon or gives everyone a chance to burn off energy without driving halfway across Lincolnshire. Families with children under ten will find the soft play genuinely useful. Swimmers get a proper pool rather than just paddling, and if anyone in your group actually wants to do some exercise on holiday, there's gym equipment available.

The reality is it's not a day out in itself - you're talking an hour or two maximum depending on what you use. But that's fine. It's functional rather than fancy, which means you can get in, do your thing, and move on. The location works well if you're based at one of the local holiday parks and fancy a break from seaside or countryside activities.

Admission isn't free, and you'll want to check their current opening hours before you visit, as leisure centres can be awkward about school holidays and maintenance days. Worth knowing about if you've got restless kids, but don't plan a whole afternoon around it.