Stanton on the Wolds Golf Course

The rolling fairways at Stanton on the Wolds command proper views across Nottinghamshire countryside. This is eighteen holes of genuinely good golf, not some municipal afterthought - the course sits high on the wolds with enough elevation change to keep things interesting without being ridiculous about it.

You're looking at a full round taking the better part of four hours if you're not moving at glacial pace. The greens are well-maintained and the rough won't punish a slightly wayward shot too harshly, which means mid-range golfers won't spend the day fishing balls out of brambles. Walkers who aren't golfers will find the site less appealing - this is genuinely for people who want to play, not just amble.

Getting the details on green fees or booking a tee time will require ringing ahead or checking their website directly, as information's a bit thin on the ground online. Worth doing though, especially if you're planning a trip around Nottingham.

If you're basing yourself at one of the glamping spots nearby - Birdholme or Wolds Wine Estate are both within half a mile - you've got a cracking way to fill a morning before settling down for wine and a proper meal. The vineyard site in particular makes sense if you want golf and a bit of downtime rolled into one break. The course works well as part of a longer East Midlands trip rather than a destination in itself.