Thirsk Leisure Centre

The leisure centre sits right in the heart of Thirsk, a proper working-class facility that doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. You've got your standard indoor pool, a gym, and sports halls where locals actually come to use the equipment rather than Instagram it. The swimming area is decent enough for lap work or family splashing about, and the gym has enough kit to keep you ticking over for a week or two.

It's genuinely useful if you're staying at Woodland Lakes Lodges or Hillside Caravan Park and want to burn off energy on a rainy afternoon. Families with younger kids will get an hour or two out of the pool. Serious swimmers might find it a bit limited, but that's not really what it's here for. The sports halls host regular badminton and indoor tennis if you fancy organising something with other guests.

Don't expect leisure-centre glamour - it's functional, sometimes a bit worn around the edges, but the staff know their job. Worth popping in if you've got rainy days to fill during your park stay in North Yorkshire. Check ahead for session times and fees, as they vary depending on what you want to do. In summer months you might skip it entirely for outdoor activities, but November through March it becomes rather handy.