Misterton Driving Range

There's a driving range at Misterton, just outside Doncaster, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. You rock up, buy some balls, and take swings at targets stretching out across the range. It's properly functional rather than fancy - the sort of place golfers use to sharpen their technique before heading to a proper course, or where beginners get a safe space to flail without holding up nine other people.

The range works for anyone really. Casual players needing a quick hit before a round, serious golfers working on their swing, and honestly, families who fancy something a bit different. Kids can have a go, though they'll get bored after half an hour if they're not genuinely into golf. There's nothing else there to occupy them - no café, no arcade, no distractions. It's just you, the balls, and the open space.

If you're staying at Waterfront Country Park nearby, it's close enough for a morning outing. An hour is plenty of time unless you're really committed to your game. Check their website for current prices and opening times before you drive over - these things change with the seasons.

Honestly, it's not a destination in itself. But if you're a golfer on a Nottinghamshire holiday and the weather's decent, it beats paying green fees at a full course just for practice.