Delapre Golf Centre

Golf enthusiasts staying near Northampton will find this public course a decent option for keeping their swing sharp during a family holiday. The 18-hole layout sits on the southern edge of the town, offering a proper round without the pretensions of some private clubs in the area. It's the sort of municipal course where you'll find everyone from scratch golfers to weekend hackers having a go.

Families with keen golfers will appreciate that it's not intimidatingly posh - though non-players might find themselves twiddling their thumbs unless there's a decent clubhouse to retreat to. The course itself is fairly flat, making it manageable for older players or those still finding their feet with the game.

From the holiday parks around Billing Aquadrome, it's an easy drive of under ten minutes to reach the first tee. Perfect for an early morning round before the family activities kick in, or for escaping the chaos of the caravan site for a few hours of peace. Just don't expect championship conditions - this is honest municipal golf that does the job without any frills.