Vue

A multiplex cinema in Castleford that pulls in families and film fans from across West Yorkshire. Vue screens the usual blockbuster fare - Marvel, Disney, the lot - plus the occasional independent release if you're lucky. The seats are decent enough, the snacks overpriced like everywhere else, and the screen quality is fine for a standard night out.

It's the sort of place you'd book if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Nostell Priory Holiday Park is only four miles away, or Glenfield and Moor Lodge if you want something with a marginally better rating. Rainy day with the kids? This'll do the job. The cinema keeps to standard multiplex rules: arrive early for tickets, expect to queue at the concessions, and don't expect anything fancy.

Wakefield's just a short drive away if you want something more substantial to do in the evening. Check their website for what's actually on before you go - the current listings change weekly, and you don't want to trek over only to find they're showing something the whole family will hate. Parking is straightforward, which matters when you've got small ones in tow. Allow two and a half hours from start to finish, including trailers and the walk from car to screen. Worth a visit if you need indoor entertainment, not worth planning a trip around.