Worcester

Three tranquil pools dot the countryside around this patch of Worcestershire - Holders Pool, Layes Pool, and The Middle Pool - creating a proper angler's paradise that's often overlooked by the tourist crowds. This is fishing country at its finest, where early morning mist rises off still water and the biggest decision is which swim to try first.

Oliver's Mound offers the best vantage point across this peaceful landscape. It's not much of a climb, but the views from the top take in rolling farmland that stretches towards the Malvern Hills on clear days. The area feels wonderfully remote despite being well within reach of Worcester city centre.

Getting here couldn't be simpler - you're just a short drive from Worcester itself, with the cathedral city providing all the amenities you might need. The countryside around here is classic Worcestershire: green fields, ancient hedgerows, and that lovely sense of timelessness that makes you forget which century you're in.

Staying at one of the nearby parks like Lenchford Meadow Holiday Park puts you right in the heart of this fishing haven. The Wharf Caravan Park & Fisheries is particularly well-placed if you're serious about your angling - you can practically cast a line from your pitch. It's the sort of place where you'll find yourself completely switching off from the outside world, with nothing but birdsong and the gentle lap of water to break the silence.