Boughton Wood

The walk through Boughton Wood kicks off about fifteen minutes south of King's Lynn, and it's the sort of place that rewards an early morning visit before the car parks get busy. You're looking at ancient woodland - proper old-growth stuff - with a mix of oak, ash and beech that's been standing for centuries. The paths are well-maintained and reasonably level, which means this works brilliantly for families with younger kids or anyone not keen on serious hiking. The spring bluebells are honestly spectacular if you time it right, and even in high summer the canopy keeps things cool.

What makes it genuinely pleasant rather than remarkable is the lack of crowds. You won't queue for entry or fight through throngs of Instagram photographers. There are a handful of waymarked trails ranging from thirty minutes to a couple of hours, so you can pitch it however you fancy. The woodland floor is mostly soft underfoot, and the light filtering through the leaves creates those golden-hour conditions photographers dream about.

It's a solid add-on to a week at either Grange Farm Touring Park or Oak Lodge Glamping - close enough that you're not burning petrol for the sake of it, but far enough that it genuinely feels like an excursion rather than a stroll round the holiday park. Bring wellies if it's been rainy; the ground can get boggy in places. Not life-changing, but a proper tonic if you want an hour or two among trees without the tourist infrastructure.