Treetop Adventure Golf

You're standing on an indoor course surrounded by artificial trees and fibreglass hills, putter in hand, trying to sink a ball into a hole guarded by a miniature windmill. That's Treetop Adventure Golf in Leicester - it's mini golf, but done properly, with enough themed holes to keep you occupied for a solid hour without it feeling like a gimmick.

The course wraps around these elaborate set pieces - castles, caves, the kind of thing that would've delighted you aged eight and honestly still does at any age. It's indoors, so weather isn't an excuse, and that matters when you're planning a caravan holiday in Leicestershire and the forecast looks dodgy. Families with kids aged five upwards will get the most from it; younger children might struggle with the coordination, but there's enough visual fun that they won't be miserable.

It's the sort of activity that fills a wet afternoon without breaking the bank - go mid-week if you can, when it's quieter and you're not queuing behind a birthday party. Allow 60-90 minutes to play through without rushing. The nearest parks - Green Acres and Cossiwild are both within easy driving distance of Leicester - make this a natural add-on to a longer stay in the area, especially if you're mixing outdoor walking with indoor backup plans.

Check their website for current admission prices and opening hours before you head over, as these do shift seasonally.