Lonsdale City Cinemas

The Lonsdale City Cinemas sit in Lockerbie, offering the sort of straightforward picture house experience you'd expect from a proper independent venue. It's a working cinema - the kind where you actually want to catch a film rather than just tick off another attraction. The screen shows current releases alongside the odd special event, which makes it a decent escape if the Scottish weather turns grim during your caravan holiday.

Who'll get the most from it? Anyone after an evening out, really. Families with bored teenagers, couples wanting something low-key, even solo travellers after a bit of company in a dark room. The trick is checking what's on before you book - there's nothing worse than arriving to find it's showing something you've already seen three times.

Lockerbie itself is just down the road from the holiday parks clustered round here - Queensberry Bay, Hoddom Castle, and Glendale are all within five miles, which means you're not trekking far for an evening showing. It works well as a rainy-day option alongside walking routes and local pubs. Worth knowing: opening hours and admission prices aren't publicly listed online, so ring ahead or check locally once you arrive. Don't assume it's open every night either - smaller cinemas often close Mondays or Tuesdays. A couple of hours maximum, so plan it as an evening activity rather than a full day out.