Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre Swimming Pool

Community pools don't get much love in travel writing, but this one's properly useful if you're staying at one of the nearby campsites around Sheffield. The pool at Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre does what it says on the tin - provides a decent splash for families without the frills of a fancy leisure complex.

It's the kind of straightforward municipal pool that gets kids happy after a day tramping round the Peak District. Nothing fancy, but clean lanes for proper swimming and shallow areas where little ones can mess about safely. The changing rooms are functional rather than luxurious, but you're here for the swimming, not the amenities.

Families camping at spots like High Lea Farm or Hoodlands Farm will find it handy for rainy days when outdoor activities lose their appeal. It's also a godsend if you've been camping without shower facilities and fancy a proper wash and swim combo.

Best to ring ahead to check opening times and prices - community centres can have quirky schedules that catch you out. Allow an hour or two depending on how water-mad your crew is. It won't win any architectural awards, but sometimes you just need a pool that works.