Beauport Park Golf Course

An 18-hole parkland course just outside Battle, Beauport Park offers a proper rounds golf experience without the stuffiness of some private clubs. The layout winds through mature trees and open fairways, with enough challenge to keep decent players interested but not so brutal that high handicappers dread every shot.

It's the sort of course where you spend more time thinking about your next move than fighting through thick rough. The greens are well-maintained, and there's a real sense of space around the fairways - you won't feel like you're queuing to play. Most rounds take around four hours, so plan accordingly if you're fitting it in alongside other activities.

Golfers of all levels will find something here, though it's not a links course if you're chasing that windswept challenge. What you get instead is accessible but genuine golf. The clubhouse has decent facilities and a bar if you need to debrief that three-putt on the 15th.

If you're basing yourself at Beech Estate Campsite nearby, Beauport Park makes a straightforward morning or afternoon outing. Green fees and membership details are on their website - worth checking before you visit as rates vary by season. The course is closed some days for competitions, so a quick call ahead saves a wasted trip from the campsite. On a decent day, it's well worth the short drive from Battle.