Carholme Golf Club

Carholme Golf Club sits on the western edge of Lincoln, a proper 18-hole course that's been going since 1894. If you're a golfer staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Hartsholme Country Park is practically on the doorstep at under two miles away - this is your obvious choice for a round.

The course itself winds through open parkland with views across to the cathedral and the broader Lincolnshire landscape. It's not dramatically difficult, which means it's accessible for mid-range players without feeling like a slog for beginners. Walking it takes the better part of a day, and the clubhouse does a decent job of refreshments if you fancy a break halfway through.

You'll need to be a member or arrange a visitor's pass in advance - it's not a walk-up sort of place. Best bet is ringing ahead to check availability and rates. Summer weekends get busy, so weekday mornings tend to be more relaxed.

For non-golfers staying nearby, it's not particularly interesting to watch or visit casually. But if your group splits between golfers and non-golfers, Hartsholme itself has woodland walks and open space worth exploring. Lincoln city centre is only a couple of miles east if you need other attractions beyond the course.