Retford Leisure Centre

Retford Leisure Centre is a functional sports facility right in the heart of Retford town, offering everything from a swimming pool to a gym and sports halls. It's the sort of place that keeps locals active, not the sort of destination you'd drive across the county for. That said, if you're based at one of the nearby parks - Hallcroft Fishery just 1.4 miles away, or Little Oak Camping a shade further - and the weather turns grim, it's genuinely useful. Families with young children will appreciate the pool, and there are activity classes running throughout the week. The gym is decent enough if you want to keep up your routine while on holiday. Opening hours and admission charges vary depending on the activity, so worth ringing ahead or checking their notice board before you show up. Allow an hour or two maximum, depending on what you're doing - this isn't a day-long attraction. The real appeal here is convenience rather than excitement. If you're staying caravan-side nearby and fancy a swim or a session indoors, it does the job perfectly well. Combined with a walk around Retford town centre or a trip further afield to Clumber Park five miles down the road, it fits nicely into a rainy afternoon. Not unmissable, but practical.