Lords Meadow Liesure Centre

The leisure centre sits on the edge of Exeter, a sprawling complex that's genuinely useful if you're staying in the area rather than a destination in itself. Lords Meadow has the usual facilities - indoor pools, sports halls, gym equipment - the kind of place you'd pop to on a rainy afternoon when the kids are climbing the walls.

It's primarily for locals and holiday makers who need to burn off energy without leaving town. The pool gets busy during school holidays, so go early if you're timing it right. There's a proper gym setup too, not just the leisure side, so if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Sunsets & Marshmallows Glamping just down the road and want a proper workout, it's worth knowing about.

The facilities are functional and well-maintained, nothing fancy. You're looking at standard leisure centre pricing - not expensive, but not free either. It's the sort of place that fills a gap rather than being a reason to visit Devon on its own. Best suited to families wanting a change of pace or anyone who genuinely needs their daily swim or gym session during a break.

Allows a couple of hours max, depending what you're doing. The real draw of this corner of Devon is everything else around Exeter - the city itself, the parks for longer stays. This is just the practical addition to a wider holiday plan.