Vechtdalcamping Het Tolhuis

Get your fix of fresh air on a walk/cycle along one of the woodland trails around Rechteren (10 minutes’ cycle/five minutes’ drive), centred around a medieval castle. There are also heathland strolls to be had in Lemelerberg nature reserve (half an hour’s cycle/10 minutes’ drive), or you could take on the woodland assault course and ziplines at Natuurlijk Heidepark (15 minutes’ drive), before having a swim in the natural pond. Taking in some of the area’s history, culture and character might involve paying a visit to De Westermolen windmill (10 minutes) before heading to the art collections and outdoor sculpture park at Kasteel Het Nijenhuis (20 minutes). A tour of Zwolle (20 minutes), taking in the Grote Kerk, Sassenpoort gatehouse and the various canals is another good way to spend a day. For a real kid-pleasing day out, head over to Avonturenpark Hellendoorn (25 minutes), which has a huge waterpark, shows and parades as well as a whole range of rides for all ages.