Lou Hart Yoga

Lou Hart Yoga sits just outside Colchester, offering classes for anyone from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners. It's a proper working studio rather than a fancy retreat space, which means you get serious instruction without the wellness-industry theatre.

What you're getting is straightforward yoga instruction. The studio runs regular classes throughout the week, so whether you've done downward dog a hundred times or you're showing up because your GP suggested it might help your back, there's a class that'll suit. The actual experience depends entirely on which session you pick - a gentle flow is a different beast to a vigorous vinyasa.

This works particularly well if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Ardleigh or Strangers Holiday Park and want to add some structure to your break. Colchester itself keeps you supplied with cafes and shops, so you can make a proper morning of it - class followed by breakfast. The studio location means it's accessible without a trek into town, which is the honest selling point.

Bring a mat if you have one, though most studios loan them. Go early in the day if you can - mornings tend to be less crowded. Worth checking their current timetable and booking ahead, as popular classes do fill up. It's not a destination in itself, but it's exactly the sort of thing that turns a quiet caravan holiday into something with actual rhythm to it.