Paws In Keevil

A cat sanctuary tucked away in the Wiltshire countryside near Trowbridge, Paws In Keevil is exactly what it sounds like - a refuge for rescue cats where you can spend time around the animals in a proper garden setting. The whole operation is low-key and family-friendly, the sort of place where you wander through and meet the resident cats at their own pace rather than being herded through displays.

It works well as a half-hour diversion if you're camping in the area. There are several caravan and glamping sites within spitting distance - Littleton Retreat and Glamping at Little Thornham Holidays are both under two miles away, and if you're after something more basic, Yellowtail Camping and Marsh Farm are handily close too. The sanctuary itself isn't a full afternoon's activity, but it's the sort of gentle stop that breaks up a park holiday nicely, especially if you've got children or anyone who gets a kick out of cats.

You'll want to check opening hours before you head over - the website information isn't readily available online, so ring ahead or search their social media. Admission details are equally vague, though these sorts of sanctuaries tend to charge a small fee or operate on a donation basis. The real appeal here is the genuine shelter angle rather than tourist theatre. If you're after something grander, Trowbridge itself is close by, but for a quiet morning or early afternoon among rescue cats in the countryside, this does the job.