Bounce Central

A sprawling indoor trampoline park where kids can actually burn off some energy without you having to chase them round a field. Bounce Central near Greenfield is the kind of place that works brilliantly on a rainy Lancashire afternoon when the weather's doing its best to ruin your holiday plans.

Inside you'll find wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and dodgeball courts - the usual suspects for this sort of venue. It's genuinely good fun if you've got children aged roughly five to fifteen. Younger kids might find the crowds a bit much, and teenagers will either love it or think they're too cool. The place fills up quickly during school holidays and weekends, so timing matters.

You're looking at a couple of hours maximum before most kids run out of steam, though some will happily spend longer if you've got the patience to wait around. Socks are usually required - bring your own or buy them there. It's not free, and sessions are typically booked in advance, so check their website or ring ahead before turning up.

If you're based at Dovestone Holiday Park just down the road, this makes a decent rainy-day option to have in your back pocket. It won't replace a proper walk in the countryside, but as a break from the elements it does the job. The park itself is worth your time when the weather cooperates, so use Bounce Central as your insurance policy against a washout.