Dauntsey's School

Dauntsey's School sits on the edge of Devizes with a golf course that locals actually use rather than gawk at from afar. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Mill Farm Glamping is closest at just over three miles away - and you fancy a round, this is your best option in the immediate area.

The course itself is modest but well-maintained, proper 18-hole layout that works for beginners through to regulars. You won't find championship greens or dramatic water features, but it does the job on a quiet Wiltshire afternoon. The real draw is accessibility - it's genuinely welcoming to visiting golfers, and rates are reasonable if you've got your handicap card sorted.

Worth a detour? Only if you're a golfer. Non-players will find little reason to stop by; this isn't a visitor attraction in the traditional sense. The school grounds themselves aren't open to the public, so you're really here for one thing. Allow a full morning or afternoon for 18 holes plus a bite at the clubhouse, which does decent food without being fancy.

Best visited midweek if possible - weekends get busier with members. Check ahead about visitor rates and book your slot, as it can fill up. From Devizes town centre you're only a ten-minute drive out, so it slots nicely into a wider Wiltshire break if golf's on your agenda.