Andover Golf Club

The golf course sits just outside Stockbridge, a proper test of nerves and technique across 18 holes. You'll find yourself playing through Hampshire countryside - the sort of rolling terrain that makes you work for every decent score. It's a members' club primarily, so you can't just rock up without an invitation, which does limit casual access. That said, if you've got connections or fancy joining, it's the kind of place where locals take their golf seriously. The layout demands accuracy over distance - water hazards catch the careless, and the greens read trickier than they first appear. Walking it takes a good four-and-a-half hours for most golfers, so bring water and patience. Worth checking their website or ringing ahead about guest play opportunities if you're staying at Stockbridge View just down the road. The nearby holiday park sits close enough that keen golfers could spend a morning here between other activities. If you're not a golfer, this won't hold your attention - it's purely for those who care about handicaps and bunker trouble. The clubhouse offers decent refreshment stops, though again, membership rules the roost. Best visited during weekday mornings when the course isn't rammed with weekend warriors.