Beedles Lake Golf Course

Beedles Lake Golf Course sits on the outskirts of Leicester, a proper 18-hole layout that works well if you've got your clubs with you and a spare morning or afternoon. The course winds around water features - hence the name - which adds a bit of drama to the round without being brutally punishing. It's the sort of place that appeals to regular golfers rather than absolute beginners, though the handicap requirements aren't daft.

If you're staying at one of the nearby glamping spots like Reas Glamping Retreat or Frisby Lakes Lodge Park, it's close enough for a half-day outing without eating up your whole holiday. The Grange Camping and Caravan Park is slightly further out but still manageable if you're after a round. Allow three to four hours for 18 holes, depending on how busy it is.

The course itself is fairly straightforward to navigate, nothing particularly hilly, so you won't spend half your day cursing gravity. That said, the water means you'll lose a few balls if your aim's off - and most of us do eventually. It's the kind of place where locals play regularly, so don't expect a resort atmosphere or fancy clubhouse frills. Go for the golf itself, not the scene. Worth booking ahead, and it's worth asking about visitor rates when you ring ahead.