Primrose Paws Play

A soft play centre in Staffordshire that's aimed squarely at the under-fives crowd, Primrose Paws Play is the sort of place parents either love or endure depending on their tolerance for shrieking and coloured balls. The setup includes the standard indoor play equipment - climbing frames, slides, ball pits, that sort of thing - designed to tire out toddlers on a rainy afternoon when the Peak District trails are off limits.

Honestly, it's functional rather than spectacular. You'll find parents sat with their phones watching their kids bounce around while sipping lukewarm tea. If you're camped at The Hollies just down the road, it's convenient enough for a wet Tuesday morning, but don't expect anything that'll wow you. The nearest proper town is Macclesfield, which gives you a sense of the location - you're in proper Midlands countryside here, not far from the moorland.

With Leek Camping and Caravanning Club Site and Blackshaw Moor just four miles away, this spot works as a backup plan when the weather turns. Take the kids for an hour, let them burn energy, then head back to your pitch. It's not a destination in itself - more a practical stop that slots into a park holiday if you've got little ones in tow. Worth knowing about if you're caravanning in the area with young children, but skip it if your kids are past the soft play phase.