Farmbank Plantation

Dense woodland stretches across the countryside just outside Droitwich, offering a proper escape from the roads and housing estates that have crept steadily outward from the town. Farmbank Plantation feels refreshingly wild - the sort of place where you'll hear more birdsong than traffic.

Walking here is straightforward enough, with tracks winding between mature trees that create a lovely canopy overhead. The paths aren't waymarked, so you'll want to keep your bearings, but that's part of the appeal. It's not manicured like a country park - just honest-to-goodness woodland that feels genuinely unspoiled.

Dog walkers will find plenty to explore, and families with older children who don't mind a bit of mud will enjoy the freedom to roam. Younger kids might get restless after half an hour unless they're the tree-climbing sort.

Perfect for a morning stretch of the legs if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Lenchford Meadow or The Wharf Caravan Park. The whole area around Droitwich has decent walking, and this adds another option that's well worth an hour or two. Come in autumn when the colours are at their best - the plantation really comes alive then.