Kartworld

Go-kart racing near Widegates feels like the sort of thing you'd dismiss as a rainy-day filler - until you actually arrive and realise it's genuinely good fun. Kartworld is a proper racing venue where you drive your own kart around a track rather than just shuffling along in a fairground bumper car setup. The place takes itself seriously, which means it's not trying too hard to be something it isn't.

You're looking at speeds that actually matter and corners that require a bit of nerve. The track design keeps things interesting without being ridiculous - families with teenagers absolutely get the most out of it, though there are gentler sessions for younger kids if you're staying at Lydcott Glamping just down the road. Allow a couple of hours if you're doing the full experience, though your actual time behind the wheel moves quicker than you'd think.

It works well as a break from the usual park routine around here. You've got Waterside and Tregoad Holiday Park both within easy reach, so you could slot this in between beach days without drama. Entry's not bank-breaking and it's the kind of thing that keeps people talking for the rest of the holiday - in a good way, not in a "that was a bit naff" way. Kids sleep well after it too, which is never a bad thing when you're camping.