Highfield Fishing Lake

The water here is deceptively calm, stretching out from the car park with the kind of stillness that makes you understand why anglers camp out for hours. Highfield Fishing Lake, just outside Withernsea, is exactly what it says on the tin - a proper fishing spot rather than a scenic attraction, though that doesn't mean non-fishing visitors won't find it worth a quiet half-hour.

It's the sort of place where you'll see serious fishermen setting up tackle at dawn, families tossing a line from the bank, and the occasional dog walker circling the perimeter because the paths are decent and it's free. The lake itself isn't vast - you can take in the whole thing without much fuss - but there's something straightforward about it that beats the over-manicured feel of some attractions. If you're staying at Parkdean Resorts Withernsea Sands or Little Otchan Glamping nearby, it's an easy leg-stretch without needing to plan anything elaborate.

Anglers will get the most from Highfield. You'll need to check locally whether permits are required and what species are in stock. For casual visitors, it's more of a pause than a destination - maybe 20 minutes if you're lucky with the light and the water's cooperating. Kids might get bored fast unless they're genuinely keen to fish.

The real value here is as a breather during a broader park holiday along the coast. Withernsea itself is just down the road, and Sand le Mere Holiday Park sits not far away if you want a slightly longer drive to explore the wider area.