MOD Corsham Gymnasium

The MOD Corsham Gymnasium is a working military sports facility tucked away in Wiltshire, near Chippenham. It's not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense - this is an active-duty gym used by military personnel, so access isn't straightforward for civilians. That said, if you're staying at Marsh Farm Caravan Site or Yellowtail Camping and you happen to be military-affiliated or have connections that grant you entry, it's a solid bit of kit.

Inside you'll find standard gym equipment, courts, and training facilities maintained to military standards. The appeal isn't really the equipment itself - you'll find better-equipped leisure centres in Chippenham town centre. What makes it interesting is the setting: you're on an active MOD base, which carries a certain gravitas.

Really, this is only worth considering if you're already affiliated with the forces or have special access arranged. Family holiday-makers won't get through the gates, and frankly, there are better gyms with proper public access within a 10-minute drive. If you're a serving member or veteran staying at one of the nearby caravan sites and need somewhere to train, it's convenient enough. But it shouldn't be on your itinerary otherwise.