Twickenham Stoop

The Stoop is Harlequins' rugby ground, and if you're even mildly interested in the sport, it's worth timing a visit around a match day. Twickenham itself is just up the road, but this smaller stadium has a different energy - less corporate, more intimate. The ground itself is nothing fancy from the outside, all functional stands and grey metal, but step inside on a Friday night when the team's playing at home and you'll feel the buzz that comes from proper rugby territory.

Unless you're catching a match, there isn't a huge amount to do beyond soaking up the atmosphere or grabbing a pre-match drink. The hospitality packages exist if you want to go posh, but most fans simply turn up, enjoy the spectacle, and head to one of the nearby pubs afterwards. Rugby diehards will appreciate being this close to the professional game without the chaos of international matches at Twickenham Stadium itself.

For families with older kids who already follow rugby, this works brilliantly. Younger children might find ninety minutes in a stadium a bit much. Allow a full evening if you're going to a match - the stadium fills up quickly and parking can be tight.

Walton-on-Thames is just a short drive away, and if you're based at Walton on Thames Camping and Caravanning Club Site, you're perfectly positioned. It's the kind of thing to plan around rather than stumble upon - check the fixture list first and book your pitch accordingly.