Scubadoo Canine Aquacise

A dog swimming pool in Somerset sounds like the sort of place you'd either think was brilliant or completely barking mad - turns out it's both. Scubadoo Canine Aquacise is exactly what it says on the tin: a dedicated facility where your dog can swim, exercise and generally have the time of their life in the water. It's near Burnham-on-Sea, which means it slots nicely into a caravan holiday at one of the nearby parks without any real detour.

The appeal is obvious if you've got a dog with energy to burn or one that needs low-impact exercise because of joint issues. The water takes weight off their legs, which physios love. Your dog gets a proper workout without hammering their joints on hard ground. It's the sort of thing that'll knacker them out for hours afterwards - which, let's be honest, is half the point of a family holiday.

Staying at Burnham Holiday Village, Haven Burnham-on-Sea, or Greenacre Place and don't know what to do with the dog while you lot are trying to relax? This is your answer. You can pop in for an hour while the kids are still small enough to need close watching, and everyone leaves happy. The dog's tired, you've ticked off an activity, and Burnham-on-Sea's seafront is just down the road if you fancy actual fish and chips after.

Word of warning: you'll want to phone ahead or check their website for opening times and pricing before you go. And bring towels - lots of them.