Springwater Golf Club

Springwater Golf Club sits just outside Newark, a proper 18-hole course that attracts everyone from club members to visiting golfers looking for a solid round in Nottinghamshire. The layout plays across fairly open terrain with enough character to keep you interested without being punishing - greens are well-maintained and the course moves at a decent pace.

This is absolutely a golfer's destination, not somewhere you'd drag along non-playing family members. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - New Hall Farm, Lurcher Farm, or Boat Lane - it's convenient enough for a morning round before heading elsewhere. Southwell Retreat's glamping pods sit a touch further out, but still within striking distance if you fancy a proper golf break.

You'll need to be a member or contact the club ahead about visitor rates and availability, as most private clubs operate that way. Allow a full four hours for 18 holes, longer if you're playing to a high handicap. The course doesn't demand a specialist's swing, but it rewards decent course management.

Worth visiting? If golf's your thing and you're based nearby for a caravan holiday, absolutely. The course sits well for exploring Newark itself and the broader Nottinghamshire countryside. If you're not a golfer, though, there's nothing here for you - spend your time elsewhere.