Harbury Recreation Ground

The Recreation Ground at Harbury is a proper bit of Warwickshire countryside just outside Leamington Spa - nothing flashy, but solid if you want a walk without the faffing about. It's a nature reserve where you can stretch your legs through grassland and woodland, spot the occasional bird, and pretend you're somewhere more exotic than you are. Realistic time: 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how slowly you dawdle.

This works best for walkers after a break from the caravan site (Harbury Fields Farm is barely a mile and a half away). It's not going to blow your mind with dramatic views or rare wildlife, but it's the sort of place that clears your head between drives. Families with younger kids might find it a bit limited - there's no playground, no café, no obvious focal point that holds attention. If your children are the type who need constant entertainment, give it a miss.

The real appeal is its proximity to Leamington Spa itself, which has proper museums, gardens at Jephson, and decent shops if you need them. Combine this with a walk into town and you've got half a day sorted. No charges mentioned, which is refreshing - just turn up and go. Best visited outside peak holiday times when the place isn't overrun with school groups. It's functional rather than special, but sometimes that's exactly what a caravan holiday needs.