Fairlawns Park

The crunch of gravel under tyres, hedgerows thick with May blossom, and a sense you've found one of those tucked-away touring sites that still feels properly local.

Fairlawns Park is a caravan and campervan site that suits couples and families looking for a straightforward pitch-up without the holiday park fanfare. It's a place for folk who want their own space, perhaps touring through the region with dogs in tow (worth asking ahead about the pet policy), and who appreciate a site that doesn't shout about itself. The surrounding countryside offers gentle walking country and market town exploration within easy reach.

Facilities aren't widely advertised, so it's very much a place to arrive prepared—fresh water, waste disposal, the essentials—but the trade-off is peace and a proper sense of being away. Campfires may be possible depending on conditions, so check when you arrive. The vibe is quiet, unshowy, the kind of site where you hear birdsong before you hear neighbours.