Morston Greens

A sprawl of common land between Fakenham and the north Norfolk coast, Morston Greens is one of those places that rewards a proper wander. There's no grand entrance or visitor centre - you simply park up and explore on foot, taking in the flat, open marshland that stretches toward Blakeney Point. The greens sit at the eastern edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and on a clear day you can sense how the landscape rolls toward the sea.

What you're actually looking at is a working common where locals have grazed animals for centuries. It feels quiet, genuinely quiet - no gift shops, no queues. Birdwatchers make the pilgrimage here, particularly in winter when migrating species stop off. The paths are good underfoot and mostly flat, though the whole thing can get boggy after rain, so decent boots are sensible.

This appeals most to walkers and nature types rather than families after a couple of hours' entertainment - kids might find an hour enough unless they're seriously into spotting birds. The greens work brilliantly as part of a wider coastal ramble, especially if you're staying nearby at Pinewoods Holiday Park and fancy breaking up a park-based holiday with some proper outdoor time. There's no admission charge, just park sensibly and get out there. Allow whatever time you fancy - an hour is fine, a full afternoon even better if the light's good.