Wallace Sport Centre

The Wallace Sport Centre sits on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent and serves as a proper working leisure facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. It's a local sports complex with indoor courts, a gym, and swimming pools - the kind of place where Stoke residents actually spend their afternoons, not somewhere you'd necessarily plan a day trip around.

That said, if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Stone Wall Farm CL is closest at just over four miles away - and you've got restless kids or you fancy a swim, it's worth knowing it's there. The pools are decent enough, and the courts host everything from badminton to basketball. It's functional and well-used, which usually means it's maintained to a reasonable standard.

The thing is, this isn't a destination in itself. You're not going to drive across the country to visit. But if you're basing yourself at Glencote or Sky View Caravan Park for a week and need to burn off some energy on a rainy afternoon, or you're a keen badminton player wanting a game, it ticks the box. Check their website or ring ahead for opening hours and session times - they vary depending on what's on, and some activities need advance booking.

Locally, you're well-placed for exploring Stoke-on-Trent's pottery heritage and the surrounding countryside if you venture beyond the sports centre itself.