Abbey Moor Stadium

Abbey Moor Stadium sits just outside Street in Somerset, and if you're a grassroots sports fan, it's worth knowing about. This is proper local territory - a working sports ground where you'll catch everything from football to athletics depending on the season. The stadium itself is functional rather than fancy, but that's rather the point. Real matches, real crowds, real atmosphere.

Who'll get the most from it? Sports-mad families, certainly, especially if there's a local fixture on during your holiday. It's the kind of place where you can actually chat to other supporters and feel the genuine energy of community sport - no corporate nonsense. Older kids love it more than younger ones; toddlers tend to get restless. A match day or training session gives you two hours maximum of entertainment, so it works best as part of a wider day out rather than the main event.

The specifics on entry fees and exact opening hours aren't straightforward, so ring ahead before you plan around it. Street itself has decent facilities for food and a wander about, and you're well-positioned for exploring the Mendip Hills nearby.

If you're staying at Bobsfield Campsite or Old Oaks Touring, both just down the road, Abbey Moor makes a natural evening outing. It's not a destination in itself, but as a slice of authentic Somerset sporting life, it beats sitting in the caravan. The question isn't whether to make it your must-do - it's whether a match is actually on when you're visiting.