Bulbury Woods Golf Club

Bulbury Woods is a proper golf course just outside Poole, set among woodland that actually gives the place some character. You're hitting drives through trees rather than across flat parkland, which means the course demands a bit more thought than your average layout. It's eighteen holes of the kind of golf that keeps you honest - not brutally difficult, but not a stroll either.

This is clearly geared toward members and regular golfers rather than casual visitors, so if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Wareham Forest Tourist Park or Hunter's Moon, you'll need to check whether day rounds are available and book ahead. The woodland setting means it plays differently depending on the season - autumn can be wet underfoot, spring's when the course looks its best.

Allow a full four hours minimum, longer if you're not a quick player. The nearest town, Poole, is just a few minutes away, so it's well-positioned if you're basing yourself in the area for a few days. If you're a golfer with family in tow, this works as a morning or afternoon escape while others relax at the campsite. Non-golfers, though? You'll be bored within ten minutes. Check their website for visitor policies and green fees before you make the trip - it's worth confirming you can actually get on before driving over.