Quayside Leisure Centre

The leisure centre sits right on Kingsbridge's waterfront, which immediately sets it apart from your typical indoor sports facility. It's a straightforward proposition: swimming pool, gym, and sports halls under one roof. The pool is the main draw for families, especially if the Devon weather turns sketchy mid-holiday. There's also a decent gym setup if you've brought your trainers and can't face another cream tea without guilt.

Really, it works best as a backup plan rather than a destination in itself. On a rainy afternoon when the kids have had enough of coastal walks, it'll keep them occupied for a couple of hours. The location means you can combine it with a wander round Kingsbridge town centre afterwards - grab fish and chips, browse the independent shops. It's convenient rather than thrilling.

Check ahead for opening hours and admission prices before you arrive, as details weren't readily available. Allow roughly two to three hours if you're swimming plus using other facilities. The nearby camping spots - South Devon Camping at Lower Terawhiti Farm, Wilton Farm, and Start Bay just along the coast - are all within reasonable driving distance, making the leisure centre useful if you're based at any of them and need an indoor activity option. That said, you're in proper walking country down here. The real magic happens outside, not under fluorescent lights.