Runnymede Funfair

The funfair at Runnymede, just outside Chertsey, is one of those places that divides opinion sharply. If you're after traditional fairground rides - spinning teacups, a modest big wheel, dodgems, and that sort of thing - you'll find them here alongside the usual candy floss and coconut shy stalls. It's small enough that you won't need more than two hours to see everything, which matters when you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Penton Park or Chertsey Caravan Park.

Honestly? It works best for younger kids aged four to ten. Teenagers will likely find it tame, and if you're hoping for something on the scale of a proper theme park, you'll be disappointed. The rides are functional rather than thrilling. But there's something appealingly old-school about it - no queues snaking everywhere, no £15 hot dogs, just straightforward funfair chaos.

The real draw is its convenience for caravan holiday makers in the area. You can knock off a fun evening without driving an hour to Thorpe Park or Windsor. Admission is modest and you only pay for the rides you fancy. Summer weekends get busy, so if you can visit midweek, do. Allow a couple of hours maximum, grab a rock from the sweet stand, and move on.

It's not destination-worthy on its own, but as a bonus activity during a Chertsey camping trip? It does the job.