The Phoenix Centre

The Phoenix Centre sits just outside Redhill and functions as Surrey's main sports hub - the sort of place where you'll find everything from badminton courts to swimming pools under one roof. It's genuinely useful if you're based at Alderstead Heath or Milberry Green Meadows and want to break up a caravan holiday with some proper activity rather than just sitting in the sun.

Inside, there's a decent-sized leisure pool with a separate lap section, which matters if you're trying to do lengths without dodging kids on inflatables. The sports halls host everything from basketball to indoor cricket, and there are courts for racquet sports dotted about. On a grey afternoon - and let's be honest, Surrey gets plenty of those - it's the kind of place that stops children complaining they're bored.

The real value here is being three to six miles from two solid holiday parks, which means you can actually get out and do something structured without driving far. Families with older kids who fancy a swim or a game will find it straightforward and unpretentious. Younger children might get restless after an hour or so unless they're genuinely swimming enthusiasts.

I'd call ahead to check what's on when you visit - the place operates on a class and booking schedule rather than just open access to everything. It's functional rather than fancy, which is rather the point. Worth knowing about if you're planning a caravan stay in the area and fancy keeping active.