Rainton Recreation Field

Locals clearly know something outsiders don’t, because this place has a bit of a cult following among people in the area. The sports field is genuinely well-kept — the kind you actually want to play on rather than just look at. There’s a compact pavilion on site too, which makes a real difference when you need somewhere to regroup. Small but quietly impressive, it punches above its weight for what’s available in Thirsk.