Percy Wood Country Park

The golf course at Percy Wood sits on proper rolling terrain just outside Morpeth, and it's the sort of place that works whether you're a keen golfer or simply after a pleasant walk through woodland. The course itself winds through trees and open fairways - nothing too dramatic, but well-maintained and genuinely absorbing if you've got a clubs in hand. The real draw for non-golfers is the country park setting. You can walk the grounds without playing, taking in the woodland paths and catching glimpses of the course through the trees. It's peaceful rather than spectacular, the kind of place where you notice how quiet it gets away from the car park.

Golfers will spend two to three hours on the course depending on handicap and how busy it is. Families with young kids might find an hour's woodland wander enough before they get restless - there's decent space but nothing that screams "adventure playground." The site isn't free to access if you want to play, though it's worth checking their website for green fees and whether they charge non-players for grounds access.

If you're staying at Percy Wood Holiday Park just down the road, or any of the other caravan and glamping spots nearby like Woodland Chase or Bockenfield, this works as a pleasant half-day activity rather than a full day out. Morpeth itself is close enough for lunch or a decent cup of tea if you need a break from woodland time. Go on a weekday morning if you can - it'll be quieter and the course plays better when it hasn't had fifty groups tramping through.