Ramsdale Golf Centre

The driving range at Ramsdale Golf Centre sits just outside Nottingham, and it's the sort of place that appeals far beyond serious golfers. You can turn up for an hour and bash some balls, or book proper coaching if you're trying to sort out your swing. The facility has a decent practice ground with targets at various distances, which is handy whether you're a beginner testing the waters or someone who just fancies loosening up before a round elsewhere.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Fairview Farm Log Cabins or Gunthorpe Camping are both within six miles - it's a realistic add-on to a Nottinghamshire break rather than a destination in itself. Kids will get a kick out of it for maybe half an hour, but they're not going to spend a whole afternoon there unless they're genuinely keen on golf. The real value is for families where one person's keen on the game and needs somewhere accessible to practise.

Head to their website for current rates and whether you need to book in advance - it's worth checking opening hours too, as facilities like this can be quiet midweek. It's not going to rival a full round at a championship course, but as a convenient stop during a park-based holiday in the area, it does the job. Park your caravan at Peacock Lake Glamping or Lurcher Farm and you're minutes away.