Maynard Park

Maynard Park is a proper woodland escape just outside Nuneaton, the sort of place where you can actually hear yourself think. It's genuinely forested - not some manicured country estate, but actual trees and paths that make you feel a decent distance from the car park despite being minutes from town.

Walkers will find it worthwhile. The woodland itself is the main draw here - you're in among oak and other mature growth, with enough paths to justify an hour or two depending on how much you fancy wandering. It's the kind of place where dog walkers and trail runners actually outnumber the casual strollers, which tells you something about the ground. Families with younger kids might find it a bit limited once they've burned off initial energy - there's not much in the way of facilities or play structures, so it's not the sort of stop you'd linger at for half a day.

The woodland sits well within reach of several holiday parks in the area. The Dandelion Hideaway is barely three miles away if you want luxury glamping as your base, while Fire & Stars Woodland Camping offers something more rustic at five miles. Bosworth Lakeside Lodges and Bosworth Caravan Park are equally close if you prefer traditional holiday accommodation. Honestly, if you're camping in Leicestershire or staying near Nuneaton, it's worth a detour for a proper woodland walk - no entry fees or faffing about, just get out and go.