The Nursery

The Nursery is a proper woodland walk tucked away near Mells in Somerset, where you can actually breathe without hearing a car engine. It's a forest plot that feels refreshingly unpretentious - no visitor centre, no gift shop, just trees and paths that meander through the quiet of it all.

You'll find yourself walking through mixed woodland with the kind of canopy cover that makes even a drizzly day feel manageable. The paths are well-trodden but never crowded, and there's something quite restorative about that. It's the sort of place where walkers genuinely enjoy themselves - no scrambling required, no tourist hordes, just the sound of branches and birds.

The main appeal here is simplicity. If you're after a proper forest wander without the National Trust car park experience, this delivers. Allow a couple of hours if you're not rushing, though you could easily do it quicker. Families with younger kids will appreciate that it's straightforward enough, though there's nothing particularly novel to keep them entertained beyond climbing trees and poking about in the undergrowth.

As part of a Somerset park holiday - and Glamping on the Hill is within easy reach just down the road - The Nursery works as a proper escape. It's the kind of morning activity you fit in before lunch without faffing about. No fees to worry about, just a genuine piece of English woodland doing what it does best. Worth the detour if you're in Mells already.