South Hill Park Arts Centre

South Hill Park sits on the edge of Wokingham, a proper working arts centre rather than some grand museum piece. The Victorian mansion hosts theatre productions, art exhibitions, and music gigs throughout the year - the kind of place where you might catch anything from a touring orchestra to local comedy nights. There's a café on site, which is handy after wandering around the galleries.

The grounds themselves are worth a stroll. You get decent woodland walks and open parkland, all free to explore, which makes it good value if you're camping nearby. Families won't be riveted for hours on end, but kids older than about eight might enjoy a specific show or exhibition if the programme appeals. Theatre types and art lovers will find it genuinely worthwhile.

If you're staying at Warfield Park or Scotlands House Campsite - both just a couple of miles away - it's an easy evening out. Check their website for what's on before you go; the programme changes regularly and admission costs vary depending on the event. Most performances run into the evening, so plan accordingly. On non-event days, you can wander the grounds and catch the café without paying anything. Summer tends to offer the fullest schedule, though there's usually something happening year-round. It's the sort of place that feels genuinely part of the local community rather than designed for tourists, which is refreshing.