Houseclose Plantation

The woodland around Houseclose Plantation, just outside Driffield, offers a proper escape if you're after some quiet time among the trees. It's a working forest rather than a manicured country park, which means it feels genuinely peaceful - the sort of place where you might actually hear birdsong instead of other people's music.

Walking here is straightforward enough. The paths wind through mixed woodland, and on a decent day the dappled light filtering through makes for decent photography. You won't find benches or facilities, so come prepared. An hour or so does the job unless you fancy a longer ramble, in which case you can stretch it to two without feeling rushed.

Families with younger kids might find it a bit samey - there's no playground nonsense or visitor centre drama to break things up. But if your lot actually enjoy a woodland walk without constant distraction, they'll be fine. Serious walkers and nature types will appreciate it for what it is: low-key and genuine.

Honeestly, it's the sort of spot you'd visit while basing yourself at one of the nearby glamping options - Seaways Glamping and Camping is only 3.6 miles away, or you could try Wolds Glamping Pods if you want something a bit different. Neither will dominate a holiday, but as a morning or afternoon break from campsite life, Houseclose works. It won't set your heart racing, but it's free and it does the job.