Dunbar cricket ground

Just a big open stretch of grass, but honestly that’s exactly what you sometimes need. The cricket ground sits close enough to the beach that you can smell the salt air, and on a clear day the coastal views make it worth the trip alone. Kids can run themselves ragged while adults actually get to sit down and breathe for five minutes — no equipment to queue for, no overcrowding. It’s the kind of low-key spot locals know about but don’t always shout about, right on the edge of the Dunbar Esplanade.