Markfield Community Centre

Sports facilities tucked away in Leicester's Markfield area aren't always the first thing visitors think about when planning a park holiday, but if you're staying at The Dandelion Hideaway or Bosworth Caravan Park, this community centre could save a rainy afternoon. It's a straightforward sports venue - the kind of place that runs badminton clubs, holds swimming lessons, and hosts the occasional local tournament.

Unless you're genuinely keen on indoor courts or a proper gym session, it's not a destination in itself. But families with teenagers who can't cope with another day of fresh air might appreciate having somewhere to burn energy indoors. Local sports groups use it regularly, so the facilities are kept ticking over, though nothing fancy.

You're only a few miles from Leicester itself, so honestly, if you want proper indoor entertainment - decent pool with slides, modern gyms, that sort of thing - you'd do better heading into the city centre where the proper leisure facilities are. That said, if you're holidaying at one of the nearby glamping sites and need something close by without the drive, it's there.

Worth checking ahead for opening times and what's actually on when you visit. The place isn't some grand county facility - it's bread-and-butter stuff serving the local community. Fine for a specific purpose, but not a reason to pick this area of Leicestershire on its own.