Terry O'Toole Theatre

The Terry O'Toole Theatre sits in Lincoln, a proper working venue that punches above its weight for a market town this size. You'll find it hosting everything from amateur dramatics to touring productions - the kind of place where you might catch a decent play one night and a local pantomime the next. It's small enough to feel intimate but established enough that the productions are usually well-staged.

Who should go? Theatre-goers first, obviously, but also anyone staying at one of the nearby caravan parks who fancies an evening out without driving far. Hartsholme Country Park is just two miles away, making it handy if you're based there. Parents with teenagers who actually want to do something cultural will find it worthwhile - better than another trip to a shopping centre.

The theatre doesn't charge admission if you're just having a look round (though do ask first - etiquette matters), but actual performances vary in price. Most run two to three hours depending on what's on. Check their schedule before you book your holiday; there's nothing worse than arriving to find everything dark that week.

Lincoln itself is worth a proper explore while you're in the area. The cathedral dominates the skyline, and the old town has character. If you're camping nearby at Four Seasons or one of the other parks strung around the city, an evening at the theatre beats scrolling your phone in a caravan. Just phone ahead to confirm what's showing and whether you need to book.