Xperiology

Xperiology sits just outside Pulborough in Sussex, and it's one of those places that makes you wonder why more sports venues aren't set up this way. It's an activity centre focused on getting people moving - think trampolines, climbing walls, and the sort of energetic pursuits that leave kids properly knackered by lunchtime.

The setup works well for families after a morning of actual exercise. Parents won't be bored watching from the sidelines, and there's enough variety that even fidgety ten-year-olds won't lose interest after twenty minutes. Teenagers usually find it decent too, especially if they're into climbing or parkour-style movement.

You'll want to ring ahead for opening hours and admission prices since details are thin on the ground - always annoying, but worth the call. Factor in two to three hours if you're doing more than a quick visit. It's not the sort of place you'd drag yourself to specially from London, but if you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - South Downs Caravan Park gets solid reviews if you're after proper facilities - it's a useful rainy-day backup. Knepp Wildland Safaris is closer if you want to mix activity with something slower paced the next day.

Honestly, it fills a gap. Sussex has plenty of countryside walking and heritage sites. Having somewhere the family can actually burn energy indoors beats sitting in a soggy field waiting for the weather to clear.