Driffield

Market day still brings life to the high street, though midweek you'll find Driffield quietly going about its business as it has for centuries. This East Yorkshire market town sits in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds, where rolling chalk hills give way to rich agricultural land that's made the area prosperous since medieval times.

The countryside here rewards those who venture beyond the town centre. Skipsea Castle offers a glimpse into Norman history - though little remains of the original fortification, the earthworks tell their story against a backdrop of sweeping farmland. St Leonard's Church in nearby Beeford is worth the short drive, particularly if you appreciate medieval architecture without the crowds.

Costal adventures lie just fifteen miles east. The Yorkshire coast here feels properly wild, especially around Skipsea where the cliffs are slowly surrendering to the North Sea. It's dramatic stuff, watching centuries of history literally washing away.

From Driffield, you're well placed for both the Wolds Way National Trail and the coast. The market town makes a decent base - it's got proper shops, not just tourist tat, and the railway connects you to Hull and beyond if you fancy a day trip.

Staying at one of the holiday parks dotted around the area - like Parkdean Resorts Barmston Beach Holiday Park near the coast or the more rural Mill Farm Country Park - gives you the best of both worlds. You can explore places like the atmospheric Church of All Saints in Skipsea or take walks through East Redcarr Plantation, then return to your base without the hassle of finding accommodation in peak season.