Off-road Explorers

Off-road Explorers sits practically on the doorstep of Center Parcs Longleat Forest, which is handy if you're after a break from the holiday park routine. It's an activity venue where you can get behind the wheel of quad bikes and buggies across rough terrain - proper fun if you've got the appetite for it.

The appeal is straightforward: you're given a vehicle, pointed at some muddy tracks, and let loose. Families with older kids tend to get the most out of it, though adult groups have just as much laugh here. Younger children might find the waiting around between goes a bit tedious, and if you're not keen on getting genuinely mucky, it's not for you.

Warminster's only a few minutes away if you need supplies or a decent pub afterwards. Given that you're already camping or lodging nearby at one of the Longleat sites, it works as a half-day add-on rather than a destination in itself. The ride duration and pricing details weren't available when I checked, so ring ahead before you book - these places often have minimum age requirements and weight restrictions that catch people out.

Worth doing? If the kids are old enough and keen, yes. It's the sort of thing that'll be talked about for weeks. Just manage expectations - it's an adrenaline hit, not a whole day's outing.