The Bunker Indoor Golf Simulator

Swinging indoors on a rainy afternoon beats trudging round a waterlogged course any day. The Bunker is a golf simulator just outside Newbury - you're looking at proper technology here, not one of those wonky arcade setups. You get a screen, sensors that track your swing, and access to actual courses from around the world. Handy when you're camped at Rhodeside or Cherry Bird and the weather turns grim.

Who should bother? Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to play St Andrews or Augusta without leaving Berkshire. Families after a rainy-day activity might find it worth an hour or so - kids enjoy hitting balls at screens, though the novelty does wear off. If you're not mad about golf, there's not much to draw you in.

No idea on cost or exact hours - you'll need to ring ahead or check their site before you visit. Bring a group and book a slot; it works better as a social thing than solo. The simulators are decent enough that serious golfers can actually practice their swing, which matters if you're between proper rounds.

It's a solid option for cherry-picking when you're based at one of the nearby campsites around Newbury, particularly if you've got a golfer in tow and the forecast looks iffy. Beats paying green fees for a damp course.