Unit 17 Dance & Performing Arts

Contemporary dance and drama classes fill the studios at this modern performing arts centre just outside Northampton. Unit 17 specialises in training young performers, though they also welcome adult beginners looking to try something new on holiday. The facility runs drop-in workshops and short courses alongside their regular term-time programmes.

Families staying at nearby Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park often book their children into day workshops here - it's a proper treat for budding dancers and actors. The teachers know their stuff, and there's something rather special about watching kids gain confidence through movement and performance. Classes range from street dance to musical theatre, with most sessions suitable for ages 8 upwards.

Booking ahead is essential, particularly during school holidays when demand peaks. Sessions typically last 90 minutes to half a day, depending on the workshop format. The centre sits about four miles from central Northampton, making it easily accessible from most holiday parks in the area including Blisworth Park and the various sites around Billing Aquadrome.

While parents won't find much to occupy themselves during classes, Northampton's town centre offers decent shopping and cafes for a quick browse. It's not exactly a full day out, but for families with performance-mad children, Unit 17 provides a welcome change from the usual holiday park entertainment.