Cherry Plantation

The Cherry Plantation sits on the edge of Hull's sprawl, a proper working forest rather than some manicured tourist attraction. What you get here are mature trees, woodland paths that actually go somewhere, and the kind of quiet you don't expect so close to a city. It's a working forestry site, so the appeal is straightforward - walking, a bit of fresh air, maybe spotting wildlife if you're lucky.

This is one for people who want a genuine woodland walk without the crowds. Families with younger kids might find it a touch dull if they're after playground antics, but teenagers and proper walkers will appreciate the space to stretch their legs. The forest is accessible year-round, though autumn when the light filters through turning leaves is probably best.

Being free and just minutes from Hull means it works brilliantly as a half-day addition to a park holiday in the area. If you're based at Little Otchan Glamping or Parkdean Resorts Withernsea Sands, you can easily slot this in without any faffing about with entry fees. The nearby coast at Withernsea is only a short drive, so you could do woodland in the morning and beach in the afternoon.

Time-wise, allow two to three hours depending on how deep you want to go. It's not a quick tick-box - it's proper walking territory. Worth the visit if you genuinely enjoy being among trees rather than photographing them.