David Lloyd Clubs

David Lloyd Clubs near Peterborough is a full-service sports facility where you can actually get proper exercise rather than just lounging around the caravan all week. It's a gym and leisure complex with pools, tennis courts, and various fitness classes - the sort of place that works whether you're a serious swimmer or someone who wants to splash about with the kids.

The pools are the main draw. There's usually a decent-sized main pool plus a teaching pool for younger swimmers, which means children won't get thrown in the deep end literally or figuratively. The tennis courts appeal to families who've brought rackets, and the gym side works for parents who need to burn off holiday energy without dragging the kids along.

It's not free - day passes cost money, and membership rates apply if you're thinking of multiple visits - but for a rainy day or when the weather turns, it's worth the detour from Ferry Meadows Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite, which is less than a mile away. Same goes for Nene Outdoors if you're based there.

Allow a couple of hours minimum if you're bringing the family. Morning sessions tend to be less crowded than afternoons. It's not a theme park experience, but if your lot enjoys water or sport, it beats another hour in the arcade. Peterborough itself is close enough if you need anything else for the day.