Wellington College Health and Fitness Club

The health club at Wellington College sits on the college grounds just outside Wokingham, and it's genuinely worth knowing about if you're staying at one of the nearby parks and fancy a proper workout or swim without fighting for space at a chain gym. The facilities are solid - a swimming pool, gym equipment, studio classes - and because it's attached to the school, it tends to be quieter than your standard leisure centre, especially outside term time.

You'll need to check ahead for day passes or membership options, as it operates on a different schedule than the college itself. Best suited to adults and older teens who want to maintain fitness during a park holiday, rather than something that'll entertain younger kids for hours. The location near Warfield Park and Scotlands House Campsite makes it handy if you're based that way - a fifteen-minute drive from either and you've got proper facilities without heading into town.

If you're planning a week at California Chalet or one of the others, this is worth ringing beforehand to check what's available to non-members. It could save you a boring rainy afternoon better than another lap of the local villages, though honestly, the surrounding countryside offers more character than the club itself. Go if you need to stay active; skip it if you're after a day out with a view.