Ross Peers Sports Centre

Ross Peers Sports Centre sits on the edge of Ely, a functional modern facility that's more about getting active than soaking up atmosphere. The centre has the usual indoor sports setup - swimming pools, sports halls, a gym - and it's properly geared toward local families and serious athletes rather than casual tourists dropping by between sightseeing stops.

If you're staying at Trelander Camping & Caravanning just four miles away and the weather turns grim, this is exactly where you'll want to be. Kids can burn off energy in the pools or soft play areas, while adults might fancy a swim or gym session themselves. The thing is, you're not coming here for character or views - you're coming here to do something. That said, it's well-maintained and the pools are decent, which matters more than you'd think when you're halfway through a rainy caravan holiday.

Unfortunately, specific details about admission fees, exact opening hours and facilities pricing aren't readily available online, so you'll need to ring ahead or check their website before you visit. Give yourself a couple of hours if you're planning a proper session - longer if you've got multiple kids wanting different things. It's the sort of place that solves a practical problem during a Cambridgeshire holiday rather than being a destination in itself, but that's precisely why it's useful. The cathedral town of Ely itself is worth exploring when the weather cooperates.