LC Waterpark

The LC in Swansea is where you'll find the city's main leisure complex - a proper indoor waterpark that's genuinely useful if you're touring the area with kids. There's a wave pool, flumes of varying nerve levels, and shallow areas for younger swimmers, plus a lazy river if you fancy just floating about without effort. It's the sort of place that'll eat up a solid half-day without anyone complaining, especially when the weather in South Wales decides to be difficult - which, let's be honest, happens regularly.

Family groups with children aged five to fifteen will get the most mileage out of it. Teenagers might find it a bit tame unless they're keen swimmers, but primary-age kids tend to have a whale of a time on the slides. Adults tagging along should budget at least three hours to make it worthwhile. You'll need to check their website for current admission prices and opening hours before you go - these change seasonally.

It's handy if you're based at Swansea Marina Tourer Park, which sits just a short drive away, or any of the other caravan sites dotting the area. On a rainy afternoon, it beats sitting in the van playing cards. Fair warning though: it gets rammed during school holidays and weekends, so aim for a quiet weekday morning if you possibly can.