Pirate Shores

The name alone suggests adventure, but Pirate Shores in Bracknell Forest is actually a rather modest affair - more playful than swashbuckling. It's a themed attraction that leans heavily on the pirate concept, with enough novelty to keep younger kids entertained for an hour or so, though teenagers will likely find it a bit lightweight.

You get the usual pirate-themed structures and activities dotted around the grounds. The theming is decent enough - colourful and reasonably well-maintained - but don't expect anything on the scale of a major theme park. It's the sort of place where families stopping in Windsor for a few days might pop in for an afternoon break rather than plan an entire day around it.

The closest holiday parks like Cranbourne Hall are just over a mile away, making it convenient if you're based locally for a week. Queens Acre and Warfield Park are also within easy reach. That said, if you're pitching up in the area, you'll have better options for keeping kids busy - Windsor itself has the castle and riverside walks, and there's decent woodland nearby.

Free entry would make it worth a quick visit between other attractions. If there's a charge, weigh up whether your kids are genuinely into pirates or if you'd get better value elsewhere. The location's useful rather than a destination in itself. Check ahead for opening times and any admission fees before heading over from your caravan - it's not the sort of place that's open all year round.