Harborough Theatre

Market Harborough's theatre sits right in the heart of town, a proper focal point for anyone staying at the nearby caravan parks like Get Lost In Nature or Buttercup Meadow. It's a working playhouse that pulls in everything from amateur dramatic societies to touring productions - the kind of place where you're just as likely to catch a polished West End transfer as you are a local pantomime that'll have the kids howling.

The building itself has real character. You'll find decent sightlines from most seats, and the staff know what they're doing. Productions vary wildly across the year, so check what's on before you book - some shows will absolutely sing, others are a bit more uneven. It's worth ringing ahead rather than turning up on spec, especially if you're planning an evening out from one of the surrounding park sites.

If you're holidaying with Brook Meadow or Valley View Escapes and looking for an evening activity that doesn't involve sitting round a caravan table, this does the job nicely. The town itself is walkable and compact, so you can grab a bite beforehand without too much faffing about. It's not the West End, but that's rather the point - it serves the community, and that gives it an honest quality you won't find in bigger venues. Allow a couple of hours all in, including pre-show drinks if the bar isn't rammed.