Adventure Golf

Eighteen holes of proper putting action await just outside Clacton-on-Sea, where this adventure golf course delivers exactly what it promises on the tin. The obstacles are well-maintained and varied enough to keep both kids and competitive dads engaged for a good hour or so. Think windmills, bridges, and the odd water feature that'll test your putting prowess without being overly gimmicky.

Families staying at nearby Parkdean Resorts will find this a decent rainy day alternative, though it works just as well on sunny afternoons when the beach gets too crowded. Children under eight might need a helping hand with some of the trickier holes, but that's half the fun really.

The course sits conveniently close to several holiday parks including Valley Farm and Highfield Grange, making it an easy addition to your Essex coastal break. While it won't win any awards for innovation, it does the job well enough. Budget an hour for a round, possibly longer if you've got young ones who insist on multiple attempts at that particularly stubborn final hole. It's the sort of reliable family entertainment that holiday parks excel at - nothing revolutionary, but solid enough to keep everyone happy for an afternoon.