Holly Mount

The woodland around Holly Mount makes for a genuine breath of fresh air if you're based at one of the holiday parks clustered near Hunstanton. It's proper Norfolk forest - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, surrounded by mature trees and decent walking paths that don't feel like they're herding you toward a gift shop.

What you're getting here is straightforward: woodland trails through mixed pine and deciduous trees, the sort of landscape that works equally well for a proper hike or a casual 45-minute potter about with the family. There's something quite pleasant about the relative quiet after the busier coastal spots nearby. Kids will find it engaging without needing constant entertainment - sticks, trees, the odd glimpse of wildlife if you're lucky.

The location cuts the journey short from Manor Park or Searles - both within easy reach for a morning or afternoon diversion. It's the type of place where you won't need to book ahead or worry about admission prices eating into your budget. Honestly, it's best tackled when the ground isn't waterlogged, so avoid peak wet season if you can, though Norfolk's coastal position means you can get proper damp conditions any time of year.

Don't expect dramatic vistas or attractions in the conventional sense. What Holly Mount delivers is space and trees in a quieter corner near Hunstanton. That's either exactly what you're after on a park holiday, or it isn't. Real walkers and nature types will appreciate it. Those wanting structured activities might find it a bit one-note.