The Badminton Association

The Badminton Association's headquarters sits quietly in Hampshire, a bit off the usual tourist trail but worth knowing about if you're staying near Lee-on-the-Solent. It's where the sport's governing body runs the show - records, tournaments, the lot - and the building itself carries that particular weight that comes with being the beating heart of something British and organized.

Unless you're a badminton devotee or planning to attend a specific event, you won't be spending hours here. It's more a thing to swing by if you're passing through the area, particularly if you've got someone in the party who's keen on the sport's history. The site isn't set up as a visitor attraction in the traditional sense - no café, no gift shop, no exhibition laid on for casual walk-ins.

If you're based at one of the caravan parks nearby - Hayling Island Holiday Park or Kingfisher are close by, or you might be down the road at Mill Rythe or Fishery Creek - this could be a quick diversion. The real appeal is for club players or those interested in grassroots sporting heritage rather than casual tourists. Check ahead about access and what's actually open to visitors, because opening hours and admission details are thin on the ground.

Your time in the area would be better spent exploring the Solent coastline itself, but if badminton matters to you, it's the place where decisions that shape the sport get made.