High Plantation

High Plantation is a proper working forest just east of Glamping in Norfolk, the sort of place that appeals to people who actually want to walk rather than just potter about taking photos. The woodland here is dense and well-managed, with decent paths that wind through a mix of conifers and broadleaf trees. It's quiet - genuinely quiet - which is refreshing if you're staying in the area and fancy escaping the caravan parks for a few hours.

You won't find visitor facilities or marked attractions inside, so come prepared with decent boots if it's been wet. The forest is ideal for walkers and birdwatchers, less suited to small children who need constant entertainment. Allow a couple of hours to properly explore without rushing, though you can dip in for a shorter amble if time's tight.

What makes it worthwhile for a Norfolk holiday is the contrast it offers. If you're based at Searles Leisure Resort - which sits just six miles away - High Plantation gives you somewhere genuinely wild to escape to rather than another manicured attraction. The air is better here than anywhere else you'll visit that week, and on a grey Norfolk day, that matters.

Bring a map or download offline access to your phone. There's no phone signal deep in the wood, and the paths can feel samey if you're not paying attention. Free to visit, open whenever you fancy turning up. Stick it in the diary for a morning while the weather's decent.