Shavington Leisure Centre

The leisure centre sits on the edge of Shavington, just a short drive from Nantwich, and it's the sort of place that actually justifies a half-day stop if you're camping nearby. There's a swimming pool - proper indoor one - plus gym facilities, badminton courts, and a hall suitable for various activities depending on what's on. It won't blow your mind, but it does what it says on the tin.

Families with younger children get the most from it. A decent swim in decent facilities beats a cold dip in a lake, and if you've got rainy-day cabin fever at The Willows or Tipsy Tree, you know where to come. Older kids might find it a bit mundane unless there's something specific on the timetable. Parents using the gym while children splash about is absolutely doable.

You'll want to check their website or ring ahead for opening times, admission fees, and what's actually scheduled - it's not the sort of place to turn up cold at. Allow an hour to two hours depending on whether you're here for a proper swim or just breaking up the day. The pools are the main draw.

It's not a headline attraction in the traditional holiday-park sense, but it slots in perfectly if weather turns or you need a proper break from field-based activity. Team it with a walk around Nantwich town centre and you've got a decent wet-weather day sorted.