Spot On Wake

The River Avon near Henley-in-Arden has a wake park that's become something of a local fixture for anyone keen on watersports. Spot On Wake is straightforward enough - you're looking at cable wakeboarding, the kind where you get pulled round a circuit by an overhead cable system rather than a boat. It's genuinely fun if you've got the balance for it, though fair warning: you'll eat water a few times before you get anywhere.

This works best for teenagers and adults who actually want to give it a go rather than watch from the sidelines. Kids can do it, but you need a certain amount of determination and swimming ability. Spectating isn't particularly thrilling if you're not into the sport yourself - you're essentially watching people fall off boards.

The location is proper convenient if you're staying anywhere near Henley-in-Arden. Wootton Park Glamping Pods is barely a ten-minute drive away, and Island Meadow and Greenhill Park are equally close, which makes this a decent addition to a holiday that includes time on the river or exploring Warwickshire's countryside. It's the kind of thing you do on a specific afternoon rather than just stumble upon.

Best to ring ahead or check their social media for opening times and prices - the infrastructure here is weather-dependent and they don't always operate year-round. Summer weekends are your safest bet. Not life-changing if you're not a wakeboarder, but solid fun if you are.