MK Springers Gymnastics Club

You won't find MK Springers listed in the usual tourist guides, but if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks and your kids need to burn off some serious energy, this Milton Keynes gymnastics club is genuinely worth knowing about. It's a proper sports facility with classes for all levels - from tiny toddlers just getting used to equipment through to serious competitive gymnasts training for national competitions.

The appeal here depends entirely on what your children can already do. If they've never tried gymnastics, they'll find it brilliant fun: trampolines, bars, beams, foam pits, the lot. Kids tend to come out buzzing after a session. Those already doing the sport elsewhere will recognise the standard setup - well-maintained equipment and instructors who know what they're doing.

Practically speaking, you'll need to check their website for current session times and fees, as these vary. It's not free admission, but pricing is reasonable for a one-off class or drop-in session. Allow at least an hour for a typical class plus settling-in time. Weekday mornings are quieter if you prefer that.

From Cosgrove Park it's just over two miles away - close enough for a morning activity before lunch. The location works well as part of a longer Milton Keynes trip, perhaps combining it with other attractions in the area. Summer holidays are obviously busier, but that's when they run expanded schedules. Phone ahead to book rather than turning up on spec.