The best active adventures around the UK with Premier Inn

Ally Pally has been surveying London’s changing panorama from its elevated location since it opened in 1873. Despite having suffered two fires over the years, what was once the BBC’s broadcasting centre is enjoying something of a revival. Today, you can attend special events from motorbike fests to craft shows, watch gigs, skate at the ice rink, and dine at the restaurant. The grounds are also home to a boating lake, skate arena and a Go Ape! adventure playground.

Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY. www.alexandrapalace.com

Premier Inn London Southgate, John Bradshaw Rd, Southgate, London, N14 6BN. 3.8 miles

Challenge yourself, and your friends, to take on the 2012 Olympic white-water course in a canoe, nine-person raft or – if you’re feeling particularly brave – on a rubber ring or hydrospeed body board. During the summer there’s also a beach and inflatable playpark, with a separate area for small children.

Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Rd, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB. www.gowhitewater.co.uk

Premier Inn Waltham Abbey, The Grange, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3QF. 2.5 miles

Zaha Hadid’s Aquatics Centre is a legacy of the 2012 London Olympics. The pools are open for public swimming, but book ahead for one of its amazing Aqua Splash sessions: ‘Wipeout’-style obstacle courses of inflatables. The most challenging is the ‘Ultimate’, with features slides from both the 3m and 5m diving platforms.

London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, E20 2ZQ. www.londonaquaticscentre.org

Premier Inn London Stratford, 4 International Square, Westfield Stratford City, London, E20 1EE. 650 metres

The sheltered estuary of the River Medway is a popular sailing spot. For novices, dinghy sailing or powerboating lessons with Medway Watersports are a good place to start, but there are also numerous yacht clubs and commercial moorings for more committed sailors. Catch the annual river festival in July. 

Medway Watersports, Approach Rd, The Strand, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT. www.medwaywatersports.co.uk

Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park, Will Adams Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BY. 2.2 miles

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Fly six feet off the ground, held up by nothing but a (very strong) jet of air in iFLY’s vertical wind tunnel. Experienced fliers can soar as high as 39 feet, while anyone over 13 can don a VR headset to get a completely immersive skydiving experience.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Basingstoke Leisure Park, Euskirchen Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 6PG. www.iflyworld.co.uk

Premier Inn Basingstoke West (Churchill Way), Basingstoke Leisure Park, Warping Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 6PG. 200 metres

Swing between treetop platforms, climb along rope bridges, zoom down zip wires, and generally cock a snook at gravity in this ultimate woodland challenge. The Buckinghamshire branch of Go Ape! is set within the 530 acres of the Black Park Country Park where you’ll also find cycle trails, Segway hire and Nets Kingdom – a kids’ treetop adventure zone full of trampolines, slides and giant balls.

Go Ape! Black Park, Black Park Rd, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS. www.goape.co.uk

Premier Inn Slough, 76 Uxbridge Road, Slough, Berks, SL1 1SU. 2.9 miles

Join the passionate, family-oriented crowd cheering on Fulham in the Championship at Craven Cottage – the oldest football stadium in London. The red-brick Johnny Haynes Stand was built in 1905 and tours are available on selected mornings.

Fulham FC, Craven Cottage, Stevenage Rd, London, SW6 6HH. www.fulhamfc.com

Premier Inn London Putney Bridge, 3 Putney Bridge Approach, London SW6 3JD. 0.8 miles 

You get a magnificent view of the Wembley Stadium arch when you tee off at the seventh hole of Perivale Park’s friendly course, and the even better news is that it’s open to the public as well as club members.

Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way, Greenford, London, UB6 8TJ. www.perivaleparkgolfclub.com

Premier Inn London Greenford, Western Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 8TE. 0.6 miles

Although you can no longer swim here, this sandy stretch beside a 60-acre lake does include an outdoor gym, and an 18m-long pirate ship for children to climb aboard. You can go for a woodland walk or a ride on the miniature railway while you’re here, too.

Ruislip Lido, Reservoir Rd, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7TY. www.hillingdon.gov.uk

Premier Inn London Ruislip, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7DR. 1.8 miles

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Get stuck in to some hard-core outdoor activities at this Sussex centre, from axe-throwing to clay-pigeon shooting. Driving enthusiasts can choose from off-road karting, hovercrafting, a quad biking woodland safari and ArgoCats (mini tanks). Age restrictions apply.

Southern Pursuits, Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PE. www.southernpursuits.co.uk

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal), Flemming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9DF. 3.9 miles

Fancy yourself as an artistic warrior, armed and ready to splatter your enemy with Jackson Pollock-style splodges? You’ll be provided with all the necessary safety equipment – goggles, helmets, body armour – before being handed your 0.68-calibre rapid-fire Inferno Machine Gun. A few practice shots to test your firing action, and you’re ready to start decorating your opponents!

Delta Force Paintball Watford, Barnes Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9LA.  www.paintballgames.co.uk

Premier Inn Kings Langley, Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8BR. 1.7 miles

First stop Aldershot, next stop the Alps! Prep for the pistes on Alpine Snowsports’ dry slopes – a brilliant and fun way to get a workout, increase your heart rate, improve your core stability and burn enough calories to justify a little après-ski indulgence. Expert tuition is available for all skills, from absolute beginners to slalom champs.

Alpine Snowsports Aldershot, Gallwey Rd, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2DD. www.activenation.org.uk

Premier Inn Aldershot, 7 Wellington Avenue, Aldershot, Hants, GU11 1SQ. 2 miles

If you fancy some ice action, or just want to watch people sliding around/falling over, try this rink. It offers coaching, toddler sessions, and various other events. Strap on your skates to sharpen up your skills or simply enjoy some family fun.

Planet Ice, Forest Way, off Fareham Rd, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0ZX. planet-ice.co.uk/locations/gosport

Premier Inn Gosport, Fareham Road, Gosport, PO13 0ZX. 7 metres

Ashford lies on the edge of the Kent Downs, officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A great way to enjoy the scenery is on horseback: Uplands Riding School leads hacks for all ages and experiences, including birthday parties, pub rides, beach rides, and hen parties.

Uplands/Warren St Rd, Ashford, TN27 0HJ. kentdowns.org.uk

Premier Inn Ashford (Eureka Park) Eureka Park, Eureka Leisure Park, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BN. 3.9 miles

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Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of a formula 1 racecar? If the answer’s yes, now’s your chance. Let’s Race has a fleet of racecar simulators that put you in the driving seat, whatever your age. Get your heart pumping with a super-realistic experience.

Lets Race, 59-61 Brighton Rd, Horley, RH6 7HJ. www.letsrace.co.uk

Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport East, Balcombe Road, Worth, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3NL. 2.8 miles

After the craze for ice rinks, the latest hot way to get fit while having fun seems to be trampolinging. There are mega trampoline parks across London and if you’re in Elstree and need an energy outlet, head here. There are sessions for all ages, including Disco Nights every Friday.

Jump In Elstree, Meteor House, Manor Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1QQ. www.gojumpin.com

Premier Inn London Elstree/Borehamwood, Warwick Rd, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1US. 650 metres

Find your inner racer at this 700 metre professional karting circuit. Enjoy an adrenalin filled experience, day or night, with different tracks catering for drivers from four years old. Exciting to watch or thrilling to participate in, this will be a memorable visit.

Surbiton Raceway, Riverhill Estate, Worcester Park, KT4 7QB. www.surbiton-raceway.co.uk

Premier Inn London Tolworth, Kingston Rd, London, KT5 9NU. 1.1 miles

Take advantage of being near the home of UK wakeboarding. This sheltered fresh-water lake offers you the opportunity to have one to one tuition in wakeboarding and waterskiing, guaranteeing quick progress. Practise your skills or learn some new ones in this relaxing location.

Quays Wake & Ski, Coleford Bridge Rd, Mytchett, Frimley Green, Camberley, GU16 6DS. www.quays.co

Premier Inn Farnborough West (Southwood), Ively Road, Southwood, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0JP. 2.7 miles

There’s a need for both speed and precision at Formula Fast, a family-founded company that aims to provide top-notch indoor karting in a warm and professional manner. With 500m of wide track designed by Formula 1 professionals, racers can test their driving skills navigating the challenging circuit’s twists and turns, including the spectacular Stadium Bend, a tricky hairpin corner that requires a cool head and clinical accuracy.

Formula Fast Milton Keynes, Unit 3, Bond Estate, Bond Ave, Milton Keynes, MK1 1JJ. www.formulafast.co.uk

Premier Inn Milton Keynes Central (Furzton Lake), Shirwell Crescent, Furzton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 1GA. 3.1 miles

When you see a forest, do you think pinky trekking or romantic walks? Or do you think paintballing and hiding behind trees to lasertag someone? If it’s the latter, Ambush, located just outside Southampton, is for you! In over 100 acres of woodland, Ambush offers paintball, airsoft, low impact paintball and outdoor lasertag, with sessions suitable for kids and for adults.

Ambush, Radlington Farm, Botley Rd, Southampton, SO32 2HL. www.ambushpaintball.co.uk

Premier Inn Southampton North, Romsey Rd, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XJ. 23 miles

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Be beside the seaside, California-style, by learning how to surf or stand-up paddleboard at this water sports school in Boscombe. Suit up, jump in and see what the fuss is about – you just might come away with a new hobby. There’s equipment hire, too.

Surf Steps, Toft Steps, Undercliff Drive, Boscombe, Dorset, BH5 1BN. www.surfsteps.co.uk

Premier Inn Bournemouth East (Boscombe), 47 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3PA. 0.8 miles

Hotshots can hone their skills with this test of speed, agility and accuracy. Take aim and fire your infra-red beam gun at clay targets launched into the air. The gun shows a green light for a hit, or a red light for a miss – prompting you to either whoop in triumph or muffle a discontented groan.

Reload Laser Clay Shooting Range, Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Ave, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ. www.reload-reading.co.uk

Premier Inn Reading (Caversham Bridge), Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ. 150 metres

This place offers a raft of outdoor activities, from archery and bushcraft to laser combat and zorb racers (giant transparent hamster balls). Those with good balance and a head for heights might like to try the high multivine activity, sidling along narrow walkways and beams. Meanwhile, you need less nerve but equal niftiness to swerve your way round the Segway obstacle course in style.

Unique Outdoors Reading, Wokefield Estate, Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3AE. www.uniqueoutdoors.co.uk

Premier Inn Reading South (Grazeley Green), Grazeley Green Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1LS. 2 miles

Take the opportunity to get active. With plenty of choices and activities, this centre will have something to get you moving. There are various classes, a well-equipped gym, several exciting climbing walls and a leisure pool with water slides. What’s your excuse?

The Triangle, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA. www.placeforpeopleleisure.org

Premier Inn Burgess Hill, Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9AG. 1.5 miles

Fancy a flutter on the gee-gees? With a rich history dating back to the time of Charles II, the world-famous Newmarket Racecourse is a perfect place to participate in the sport of kings. Pick up a race card to gen up on all the runners, and visit the paddock to judge which ones might have what it takes to be a winner. Bright eyes, shiny coat and athletic walk, good; sweaty and agitated, not so good.

Newmarket Racecourses, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TG. newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Premier Inn Newmarket, Fred Archer Way, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, CB8 8NY. 1.8 miles

Savour the Cambridgeshire countryside while punting along the River Cam. Whether you want to perfect your own skills, or prefer to leave the hard work to one of Scudamore’s chaffeurs, a leisurely water ride is the way to go. Not tempted to take a punt? Scudamore’s also has kayaks and Canadian canoes for hire.

Scudamore’s Punting. Locations: Mill Lane Punting Station, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RS; Quayside Punting Station, Magdalene Bridge, Cambridge, CB5 8AB; Scudamore’s Boatyard, Granta Place, Cambridge, CB2 1RS. www.scudamores.com

Premier Inn Cambridge North (Girton), Huntingdon Road, Girton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0DR. 0.8 miles

Fancy flying to any corner of the globe, with yourself at the controls? Flightdeck Reality’s high-tech simulator experiences offer the thrill of flying a jet from one of 24,000 airports around the world. Qualified instructors lend a guiding hand, while up to three guests can ‘travel’ with you.

Flightdeck Reality, Boardsides, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NY. www.flightdeck-reality.co.uk

Premier Inn Boston, Wainfleet Road, Boston, Lincs, PE21 9RW. 3.8 miles

Feeling energetic? Try a tobogganing or skiing session at this snow-sport park. It also boasts a high-rope course, climbing facilities and a golf driving range. There are various lessons to get you started, catering to all ages.

Suffolk Leisure Park, Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NQ. www.suffolkleisurepark.co.uk

Premier Inn Ipswich South, Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8ND. 500 metres

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While near the seaside why not take advantage. Experience the thrill of scuba diving for yourself with internationally recognised courses, taster sessions for all ages and diving opportunities for all skill levels. Why not take the plunge?

Christal Seas Scuba, 62 Whiffler Rd, Norwich, NR3 2AY. www.scuba4me.co.uk

Premier Inn Norwich Airport, Holt Road, Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6BB. 1.9 miles

This is a fantastic location to try Kite Boarding. Pick up an addictive new hobby, sharpen your skills or simply learn to fly a power kite. Paddle boarding and Kite Buggy lessons are also available. Jump in and give it a go.

Push Kiting, Selsey Ave, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NQ. www.pushkiting.co.uk

Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea (Seafront), Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1RD. 0.9 miles

Have a fantastic day out on the water in the heart of Essex. Kneeboarding, Wakeboarding or playing in the Aqua Park will keep everyone entertained. When you’re ready for a break there are sandy beaches to relax on. Sharpen your skills, learn new ones or just have fun in the water.

Festival Wakeboard and Aqua Park, Waterfront Walk, Basildon, SS14 3WB. www.festwake.com

Premier Inn Basildon (East Mayne), Felmores, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1BW. 2.3 miles

Run by an experienced beauty therapist, this established little spa gets glowing reviews from its customers. Take some time out and treat yourself to a little pampering.

Garden Spa, 43 Kingsley Ln, Benfleet, SS7 3TX. www.en-gb.facebook.com/thegardenspa.co.uk/

Premier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh), Rayleigh Weir, Arterial Road (A127), Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7XJ. 0.8 miles

Enjoy a day at the races at the world-famous Cheltenham course. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cotswold Hills, this is the heart of jump-racing, where all owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders – and punters – dream of having winners. The highlight of the annual calendar is the four-day Festival, where the ultimate accolade is the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH. cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk

Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre, The Brewery, Cheltenham, GL50 4FA. 1.4 miles

One of the best loved race tracks in England is a great place to watch motoercycle racing at its finest, but you can also enjoy many different car racing events here and even take to the track yourself! Visit the website to find out what’s on when, and how you can be at the heart of the action.

Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY. www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

Premier Inn Chippenham, Cepen Park, West Cepen Way, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6UZ. 6.5 miles

This vast natural space has room for everything – from peaceful wildlife reserves to adrenalin-pumping watersports. If you’re feeling active there’s water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, paddle boarding, swimming, wakeboarding, kayaking or the chance to take an inflatable ride. It’s up to you if you’ve got the nerves for the high speed, white water or white knuckle option! There’s a Lakeside Brasserie too, for when you’re ready to chill out. There are lots of different bookable contacts (via the main website), depending on what you want to do.

Cotswold Water Park, various start points, depending on your activity, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. www.waterpark.org

Premier Inn Swindon West (M4, J16), Great Western Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8UB. 11 miles

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Dive into the deep to discover the joys of scuba diving. This PADI Five Star Instruction Development Centre teaches all levels from novices’ Discover Scuba classes in the indoor heated pool to PADI instructor and speciality courses. The world – and the ocean – is your oyster!

Core94 Watersports, 35 Waterloo Quay, Aberdeen, AB11 5BS. www.aberdeenfieldsports.com

Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre, Inverlair House, West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AS. 0.6 miles

Those with buns of steel will relish this strenuous five-hour cycle tour, which takes in an aqueduct, a canal, open woodland and outstanding views of Ben Lomond and the Trossachs.

Bathgate 28 Miles, start at Bathgate Station, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1BA. www.visitwestlothian.co.uk

Premier Inn Livingston (Bathgate), Starlow Rd, Bathgate, Livingston, West Lothian, EH48 1LQ. 1.4 miles

Try your hand at off-road driving, archery and falconry at this multidisciplinary sports centre that even caters for young drivers (aged 12-plus). Skilled instructors supervise your adventure, whichever option you choose.

Cumbernauld Outdoor Activity Centre, Blairlinn Cottage, Luggiebank, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 4AA. www.cumbernauldoutdoor.com

Premier Inn Glasgow (Cumbernauld), 4 South Muirhead Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1AX. 2.7 miles 

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If you’re feeling fit and want a new experience give this place a visit. This indoor motorcycling trails track uses electric KTM bikes to provide something very different. Open seven days a week, if you have energy to spare this is the place for you.

Hyper Trax, Arrotshole Rd, East Kilbride, G74 5DL. www.hyper-trax.com

Premier Inn Glasgow East Kilbride (Peel Park), Eaglesham Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland, G75 8LW. 1.3 miles

With a 25 metre pool, splash pool with slides and amusements and giant waterslides, this is the perfect place to have some fun and exercise. There is also an outdoor splash area, which is open in the summer months. A great place to splash about or do some serious swimming.

Brean Splash Waterpark, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Rd, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2QY. www.breansplash.com

Premier Inn Weston-Super-Mare JCT 22/M5, Bridgewater Road, Lympsham, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0BP. 5.8 miles

Enjoy the picturesque outdoors at this Green Flag award-winning country park and nature reserve. There are a range of recreational activities to enjoy, from woodland walks to wildlife watching, picnicking and water-based pursuits (everything from canoeing and fishing to feeding the ducks). For those into two-wheeled thrills, the former clay quarry has a first-rate BMX race track and dirt jumps.

Decoy Country Park, Decoy Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1EB. www.teignbridge.gov.uk

Premier Inn Newton Abbott, Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. 1.5 miles

Devil’s Drop, The Screamer, Wild Kamikaze… The names say it all! Expect an adrenalin rush of the highest order at this wet-and-wild water extravaganza. Alongside eight flumes, slides and rides of varying thrill factors, there are also two water activities for tiddlers, a regular pool for those who prefer a traditional dip, and sun terraces for confirmed landlubbers.

Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Sands, Tanner Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN. www.splashdownwaterparks.co.uk

Premier Inn Paignton Seafront (Goodrington Sands), Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN. 22 metres

Fancy putting one of Land Rover’s mighty motors through its paces in a rugged rural setting? At this Devon centre you can perfect your driving prowess on a 35-acre off-road course with help from a qualified instructor. Test your mettle over rough terrain, steep inclines, streams and deep-rutted tracks.

Land Rover Experience West Country, Wessington Farm, Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3NU.  www.westcountry.landroverexperience.co.uk

Premier Inn Honiton, Turks Head Lane, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BQ. 2.1 miles

Whether you prefer to pedal or paddle, Saddles & Paddles will set you up for a fun day in the great outdoors. Hire a bike and head for the nearby Exe Estuary with its myriad cycle paths, or hop in a canoe or kayak and explore the calm waters of the canal. You’ll receive basic tuition and safety tips before you set off, then it’s all about messing about on the water!

Saddles & Paddles, 4 Kings Wharf, The Quay, Exeter, EX2 4AN. www.sadpad.com

Premier Inn Exeter City Centre, 2 Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1SG. 500 metres

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Open from April to October and located right on the beach, Seaton Bay Watersports runs paddleboarding lessons and hires out sit-on-top kayaks suitable for all ages and abilities. If you want to explore the Jurassic Coast from the water, sign up for a guided ‘surfari’, taking you to secret beaches and hidden rivers.

Seaton Bay Watersports, Seaton Beach, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2XN. www.sbwatersports.co.uk

Premier Inn Seaton, Harbour Rd, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NA. 2.2 miles

With 110 miles of coast, Poole is a brilliant destination for paddleboarding, sailing, scuba diving, wakeboarding, kayaking, kite-surfing, canoeing, snorkelling and wind-surfing. The water sports schools in the harbour are a great place to start if you’re keen to try something new.

Poole Harbour, Poole, BH15 1UX. www.pooletourism.com/things-to-do/watersports

Premier Inn Poole North, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX. 2.2 miles

The Newquay beach is arguably the country’s top surfing destination, but newbies can try their luck at the local surf school (www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk). In summer the golden sands also host the Boardmasters surf and music festival as well as several international surfing championships.

Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HY. www.fistralbeach.co.uk

Premier Inn Newquay (Quintrell Downs), Quintrell Downs, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4LE. 4.2 miles

With a 25 metre pool, splash pool with slides and amusements and giant waterslides, this is the perfect place to have some fun and exercise. There is also an outdoor splash area, which is open in the summer months. A great place to splash about or do some serious swimming.

Brean Splash Waterpark, Brean Leisure Park, Coast Rd, Brean, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 2QY. www.breansplash.com

Premier Inn Weston-Super-Mare JCT 22/M5, Bridgewater Road, Lympsham, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0BP. 5.8 miles

Feed your need for speed and pretend you’re Lewis Hamilton with a DriveMe package at Stafford Driving Centre. Those seeking something flash can take the Supercar option – think Aston Martin or Lamborghini – while the junior driving experiences cater for those still too young to get a licence.

DriveMe, Stafford Driving Centre, Clanford Rd, Seighford, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9QL. www.driveme.co.uk

Premier Inn Stafford North (Spitfire), 1 Spitfire Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ST. 4.6 miles

A great place to work up a sweat, Wolf Mountain boasts a huge indoor climbing wall with over 180 routes, plus indoor caving, a boulder climb and, for those with less of a head for heights, archery. Activities accommodate different ages and abilities, and individuals and families of any level are welcome.

Wolf Mountain Indoor Climbing Centre, Paget Rd, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DU. www.wolfmountain.co.uk

Premier Inn Wolverhampton North Broadlands, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6TA. 5 miles

Both daredevils and their more timid pals can enjoy this adventure rope course experience, which offers activities on, as well as above, the ground. On top of the kind of treetop fun you’d expect, there’s archery, a climbing wall, tunnelling, a giant swing and even a parachute simulator. Great for business team-building groups, too.

Adventure Rope Course, 1 The Willows, Longden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8EX. www.adventureropecourse.co.uk

Premier Inn Shrewsbury North (Harmer Hill), Wem Road, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 3DS. 2.8 miles

Open all year round, this buzzing venue is a great place to spend a few hours. With an 85m outdoor dry-ski slope, plus nursery slope and ski lodge, you can enjoy action on the piste whatever the weather.

Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre, Court St, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5DZ. www.telfordandwrekinleisure.co.uk/ski

Premier Inn Telford (The International Centre), Southwater Square, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4EJ. 4.3 miles

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When was the last time you went bowling? Refresh your skills or strike away your stresses at this multi-lane complex. In the evenings its Cosmic Bowling experiences feature atmospheric lighting, glowing pins and bangin’ tunes.

Tenpin, Sixfields Leisure, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5QL. www.tenpin.co.uk

Premier Inn Northampton West (Harpole), Harpole Turn, Weedon Rd, Harpole, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4DD. 2.5 miles

Take time to soar above some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. With unrivaled views this exciting adventure is a fantastic experience. Learn about local history as you glide along on an unforgettable journey.

The Shugborough Estate, Milford, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST17 0XB. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shugborough-estate

Premier Inn Rugely, Power Station Road, Tower Business Park, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1LX. 5 miles

Visit the first permanent park circuit in the country. This world renowned racetrack offers everything a petrol-head could dream of. With motorcycle events, car events and exciting experiences you can feel the adrenalin in the air. It also hosts the Download music festival.

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP. www.donington-park.co.uk

Premier Inn East Midlands Airport, Pegasus Business Park, Herald Way, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, DE74 2TQ. 4.2 miles

Drop into this leading indoor climbing centre to sharpen your skills or keep fit in a fun and sociable environment. Catering for all ages and skill levels, you can progress from beginner to instructor if you wish.

Try out the aerial assault course if you dare, or explore the indoor cave system.

Alter Rock Climbing Centre, St. James Church, Malcolm St, Derby, DE23 8LU. www.alter-rock.co.uk

Premier Inn Derby South, Foresters Leisure Park, Osmaston Park Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8AG. 1.1miles

For a sporty and fun day out, get some fresh air while sharpening your golf skills. With an 18 hole mini-golf course, a driving range and even a toddler experience, there is entertainment for every age and level of golfer.

Four Ashes Golf Centre, Four Ashes Rd, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8NQ. www.fourashesgolfcentre.co.uk

Premier Inn Solihull (Hockley Heath, M42), Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 6NX. 1.7 miles