PeterShrimpsUK

You won't find a typical aquarium setup here. PeterShrimpsUK is a specialist shrimp operation just outside Gloucester - think more breeding facility and retail space than the glass tank spectacle you'd get at a major aquarium. It's a proper niche spot for anyone serious about keeping freshwater shrimp at home.

What you're actually doing is browsing live stock and picking up advice from someone who knows these creatures inside out. The appeal lies entirely in the detail - different species, tank setups, feeding guides, the lot. If you're already obsessed with aquascaping or keeping specialist invertebrates, this is gold. Casual visitors expecting a day out with the kids will find it a bit underwhelming.

It sits within easy reach of several caravan parks dotted around the Gloucester area - Red Lion Inn is just 3.2 miles away, Norton Park Lodges a touch further at 3.4 miles. These make decent bases if you're planning a broader holiday in the region, though you'd want other activities lined up because PeterShrimpsUK alone won't fill an afternoon.

Best to ring ahead or check what's actually open these days - opening hours aren't widely advertised. Worth a detour if you're already in Gloucestershire and you're the type who spends hours researching water parameters and substrate types. Everyone else should probably give it a miss.