Sheffield Ju Jitsu

Sheffield Ju Jitsu sits just outside Dronfield, a proper training facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. If you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Fox Hagg Farm is closest at under four miles away - and someone in your group is serious about grappling, this is worth knowing about.

It's a working sports venue, so visiting isn't like turning up to a museum or beauty spot. What you get depends entirely on what you're after. Beginners can join classes to learn the fundamentals of ju jitsu, whilst experienced grapplers will find instruction from people who know what they're doing. The atmosphere tends to be focused and friendly - everyone's there for the same reason, which means no pretence.

Timing matters here. This isn't a drop-in-whenever place; you'll need to check their schedule and likely book a session in advance. Families with kids interested in martial arts will find it more rewarding than trying to entertain bored teenagers at yet another country park. Adults who've thought about learning ju jitsu but never committed might find their week-long camp is the perfect opportunity to finally give it a go.

The Peak District surrounds you out here, so combining a class or two with proper walking and camping at Wyming Brook or Riverside Valley works well. Don't expect this to be your holiday's centrepiece - think of it as something to slot into your itinerary if the interest is there. Ring ahead first.