Jubilee Park

Walking into Jubilee Park near Henley-in-Arden feels like stepping away from the Midlands entirely. It's a proper nature reserve - the kind where you actually spot things rather than just walk past manicured paths. Woodland trails wind through decent stretches of native trees, and if you time it right, you'll catch woodpeckers and various warblers depending on the season.

The reserve works best for keen birdwatchers and anyone after a genuine woodland walk rather than a quick leg-stretch. Families with young kids might find it a touch underwhelming if they're expecting drama, but older children who can manage a couple of miles on potentially muddy ground will get something out of the peace and quiet. The paths aren't flat - there's enough topography to make it worthwhile.

You can easily lose two hours here, though an hour is realistic if you're just doing a loop. There's no visitor centre or café, so come prepared with a flask. The beauty of basing yourself at Greenhill Park Touring Caravan Rally Site - just over three miles away - is that Jubilee Park becomes a proper working day out rather than a rushed side trip. It's the sort of place that rewards an early start when the birds are active and you've got the trails largely to yourself.