Nuffield Theatre

Lancaster's Nuffield Theatre sits on the university campus just outside Garstang, and it's genuinely worth factoring into a caravan holiday around these parts. The space hosts everything from touring theatre productions and comedy nights to dance and music gigs throughout the year. It's a proper working theatre, not a tourist attraction pretending to be one, which means the programme shifts constantly and you're as likely to catch a student production as you are a professional touring show.

The theatre itself is functional rather than fancy - think 1970s university building - but that's honestly part of its charm. You're here for what's on stage, not the velvet seats. It's ideal if you've got a rainy evening to fill, or if you actually want to see live performance rather than another museum display. The programme skews towards culture-minded visitors: theatre enthusiasts, dance fans, families with older kids who won't fidget through a play.

If you're camping or caravanning at Crook O'Lune or Parkdean Resorts Ocean Edge just down the road, the Nuffield is close enough for a night out without a long drive. Check their website before you book your holiday - the schedule drives when you'll get value from it. Ticket prices vary wildly depending on the show. Allow a couple of hours total from checking in to sitting down, and plan dinner beforehand or at the café if they've got one on. It breaks up a park stay nicely if the weather's turned.