Brandon Wood Golf Club

Brandon Wood Golf Club sits just outside Rugby, a proper 18-hole course that's been around long enough to feel established without being pretentious about it. The layout winds through woodland, which gives the whole place a sense of being tucked away even though you're only minutes from town. You get tree-lined fairways, a few water hazards to keep you honest, and the kind of greens that demand respect but aren't trying to humiliate you.

Golfers will find their level here, from beginners wanting a straightforward round to mid-handicappers after a decent challenge. It's the sort of course that rewards accuracy rather than just distance - there are moments where you'll need to thread a shot between trees or lay up short of water. Non-golfers won't find much to do, mind. This is purely for people with clubs in hand.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby caravan parks - Eriba Glade is closest at under three miles - you can knock a round in before heading back for the afternoon. The course sits nicely within a golf-focused trip to the area; there are other clubs within driving distance if you're planning a multi-day golfing break. Summer's the obvious choice, though winter rounds can be enjoyable on dry days. You'll need to ring ahead to book and check membership requirements - it's not the sort of place you just roll up to on spec.