Boston West Golf Club

The fairways here sprawl across flat Lincolnshire countryside just outside Boston, and if you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Appletree is practically on your doorstep - it's worth knowing about even if you're not a serious golfer. Boston West Golf Club is a proper 18-hole course that plays to around 6,000 yards, the kind of place where locals knock about on weekends and visiting players can book in without fuss.

What you get is straightforward golf in the fenland style. The terrain is flat but not boring - water comes into play on several holes, and the greens demand more precision than the landscape initially suggests. It's not championship-grade stuff, but that's precisely the point. Casual players and families who fancy nine holes will find it welcoming and unpretentious.

For golfers based at Appletree Holiday Park or Orchard, it's a five-minute drive away, making it an easy half-day activity. Non-golfers might find it less compelling - there's not much to do here if you're not playing. Allow three to four hours for a full round.

The real draw is proximity. If your holiday park isn't keeping you entertained on a particular afternoon, and someone in the group can handle a golf club, it's a solid option. Better still if you're keen enough to book in advance. The flat landscape can feel relentless in winter, but summer rounds here have genuine appeal.