Woodlands Country Park Ltd

Woodlands Country Park sits just outside Pilling in Lancashire, a proper countryside spot that works well if you're based at one of the nearby caravan sites like North View or Moss Rose. It's the kind of place where you can walk off a caravan breakfast without driving anywhere - handy when you've got restless kids in tow.

What you get here is open green space with woodland walks, the sort of location that's genuinely useful rather than a destination in itself. It's free to access and you can spend anywhere from forty minutes to a couple of hours depending on how thoroughly you explore. The walking is gentle enough for families with younger children, though there's nothing particularly dramatic about it - no stunning vistas or rare wildlife to chase.

If you're the type who needs proper facilities, check ahead first. The park doesn't have a visitor centre or cafe, so bring a flask and snacks. The real appeal is for people staying at the holiday parks nearby who want somewhere to stretch their legs without loading everyone back in the car. It breaks up a caravan week nicely, particularly if you've got dogs that need proper exercise.

The Lancashire coastline isn't far away, so you could combine this with trips to Fleetwood or Cleveleys if you want something with more bite to your holiday. But on its own merits, Woodlands is a functional green space rather than something worth planning a trip around. Worth knowing about if you're already in the area though.