Scraptoft Golf Club

The 18-hole course at Scraptoft sits just outside Hungarton in Leicestershire, a proper working members' club that takes itself seriously without being stuffy about it. You're looking at a well-maintained layout with decent length and enough hazards to keep you honest - water features, a few tricky par-threes, and rough that punishes wayward shots. It's the sort of place where you'll see regulars who clearly know every slope and grain of the greens.

Golfers will get the most from a round here, obviously. It's not a course for beginners looking to hack about - the standard is decent and the membership takes pride in that. You'll need to check their visitor policy beforehand since Scraptoft operates as a members' club, though day visitors may be accommodated depending on how busy they are and if you've got a handicap certificate.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Village Farm Getaway, Fox's Furrow, or Reas Glamping Retreat are all within a few miles - then having a golf course this close is a genuine bonus. Hill Top Caravan Park sits a bit further out but still accessible for an afternoon game. The Leicestershire countryside around here rolls gently rather than dramatically, so don't expect moorland vistas, but it's proper farming country with character.

Allow a full afternoon, maybe four hours with a group ahead of you. Ring ahead to confirm visitor access and green fees before you turn up - it'll save a wasted journey.