Newport Swimming Pool

The leisure centre in Newport isn't going to win any architectural awards, but it's a solid local pool that does exactly what it says on the tin. There's a main swimming pool for proper lengths, a smaller teaching pool, and usually a splash area that keeps younger kids entertained for a good hour or so. The changing facilities are clean enough, and there's parking right outside - no hunting around town for a space.

If you're based at one of the caravan sites nearby - Ted's Farm is closest at under five miles, with High Onn a bit further out - this beats driving thirty minutes to find somewhere better. It's the sort of place you'd pop to on a rainy afternoon rather than plan your whole day around. Families with primary-school-age kids will get the most mileage out of it. Teenagers looking for a proper slide experience might find it a touch basic.

Shifnal itself is a pleasant enough market town a short drive away, so you could combine a swim with lunch and a wander around the high street without much bother. The pool's open year-round, so it's reliable for a wet-weather backup on your holiday break. Swimming lessons run regularly if that's your sort of thing. Cost and exact opening hours vary, so ring ahead or check with your holiday park - they'll know the current details better than most websites do.