Soar Valley Leisure Centre

The leisure centre sits right on Loughborough's doorstep, a proper modern sports facility that's genuinely useful if you're camping nearby. You get a swimming pool, gym, studios for classes, and soft play areas - the kind of place that saves rainy afternoons when you're parked up at Meadow Farm Marina or Cossiwild Camping just down the road.

It's not a tourist attraction in the conventional sense. Nobody visits Leicestershire specifically to use a leisure centre. But if you're staying in the area with kids or you fancy a proper swim and a work-out, this beats trying to find a lido that's actually open. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and the staff know what they're doing.

For families with young children, the soft play and shallow pools are worth knowing about. Adults who want to keep up fitness while on holiday will find decent kit here. Walkers heading towards Bradgate Park - just 3.9 miles away - could easily pop in before or after a day outdoors, though that's probably overthinking it.

You'll need to check the Fusion Lifestyle website for opening hours and admission prices, as these vary. Expect to pay a few quid for a swim, more if you're doing the full works. Allow a couple of hours if you're just swimming; longer if you're using multiple facilities. It's convenient rather than special, but that's exactly what you need when you're based at a local caravan or camping park.