Workhouse Wood

A proper woodland walk just outside Lowestoft, Workhouse Wood is the sort of place you stumble upon rather than plan for - which is exactly why it works. The trees are dense enough to feel properly cut off from the world, but the paths are straightforward without being boring. It's not vast, so you're looking at maybe an hour if you potter about, less if you're just passing through.

Walkers will find it decent enough for a leg-stretch between other stuff, and families with young kids won't hit the "are we there yet" stage before they've actually finished. There's something about the quiet of it that beats the more manicured spaces - actual woodland rather than a manicured country park. Bring wellies if it's been wet; the ground gets soggy in places.

If you're staying at Pakefield Holiday Park or The Hollies nearby, this is ideal for breaking up a rainy afternoon without venturing far. It's free to access and open whenever you fancy - no gates, no opening hours nonsense. The coastal holiday park set tends to visit Lowestoft proper for the attractions, but this gives you an actual bit of green that feels removed from all that. Worth twenty minutes of your time if you're in the area, though don't expect it to be the highlight of your trip. It's the walk you remember for being peaceful, not spectacular.