Little Grebe Pool

A modest stretch of water just outside Leamington Spa, Little Grebe Pool is exactly what its name suggests - nothing grand, nothing famous, just a proper little lake that locals know about. You'll find it popular with birdwatchers and wildlife spotters, particularly during migration seasons when you might clock the grebes the place is named after, along with various ducks and waders if you're patient enough.

It's the sort of place you pop to for a 45-minute stroll rather than make a day of it. The walk around is flat and straightforward, which means it works well for families with younger kids or anyone after a gentle ramble without map-reading stress. Bring binoculars if you're keen on identifying what's actually out there - without them you're basically looking at ducks from a distance.

Free to visit, no facilities to speak of, and best visited early morning or late afternoon when the wildlife is actually about rather than hiding. It slots neatly into a caravan holiday based at Harbury Fields Farm or Tinywood Homes - close enough for a morning outing without eating into your day. If you're staying at any of the parks within a few miles of Leamington Spa, this fills a quiet hour well enough, but don't expect dramatic views or rare sightings. Go because you genuinely fancy some bird-spotting or a brief bit of nature, not because you've run out of other things to do.