Ringmer Swimming Pool

The pool sits in Ringmer, a village about four miles inland from Newhaven, and it's a proper lifeline if you're camping nearby and the weather turns damp. It's a standard outdoor facility - nothing fancy, but clean and functional with a main pool and a shallow end for younger swimmers. The water's heated to a reasonable temperature, which makes a real difference during the shoulder seasons.

For families staying at The Secret Campsite or Golden Cross Holiday Park, this beats driving into town when you just need to burn off some energy on a rainy afternoon. Kids will get what they need here - a safe place to splash about - though it's not the kind of place you'll spend all day. Adults doing proper lengths will find it perfectly adequate, and it's quiet enough that you won't feel like you're battling for space during peak times.

I'd ring ahead to check current opening hours and whether you need to book, especially if you're planning a specific visit. Admission is modest, which keeps it accessible for holiday budgets. Allow an hour or two depending on whether you're in for a proper swim or just taking the kids for a dip. It's worth knowing about if you're based at any of the three local holiday parks - close enough to pop to without burning petrol, far enough that it feels like a proper outing rather than a quick dunk.