Enderby Golf & Leisure Centre

Just outside Leicester, this 18-hole course sits on proper flat Leicestershire terrain - the kind of land that doesn't demand mountain-goat fitness levels. The layout is straightforward without being dull, with water hazards scattered about to keep you honest and plenty of trees lining the fairways. You'll spend three to four hours here if you're at a decent pace, longer if you're the type who loses three balls in the rough.

It's a members' club primarily, but they do take visitors on weekdays, so ring ahead before turning up. Green fees won't break the bank, though it's not a bargain basement operation either. The clubhouse does a decent line in food and drink - proper meals, not just coffee and a protein bar.

If you're staying at The Paddocks or Fortway Farm just down the road, this makes an easy morning or afternoon outing. Golfers will find it a solid, no-fuss course that tests you without humiliating you. Non-golfers might find an hour of watching supremely dull, though the grounds are pleasant enough for a walk while your partner's finishing the back nine.

The real appeal here is the convenience - you're within striking distance of Leicester's attractions, so it works well as part of a longer stay rather than a destination in itself. Worth booking if you're keen, but don't rearrange your holiday around it.