Dore and Totley golf club

Dore and Totley Golf Club sits just outside Dronfield on the Derbyshire-South Yorkshire border, a traditional members' club that's been around since the 1890s. If you're a golfer staying at one of the nearby campsites - Secret Wood Glamping or Riverside Valley Camping are both within a few miles - it's worth checking whether they offer visitor play or guest rounds. The course itself is a proper test: rolling parkland with enough character to keep you honest without being brutal.

Non-golfers won't find much to do here, to be frank. This isn't a destination attraction with a cafe, pro shop open to the public, or grounds you can wander. It's a golf club for golfers, and that's that. But if you're spending a week camping in the area and you've got your handicap card with you, ringing ahead to arrange a guest round makes sense. The surrounding countryside is decent walking territory - Wyming Brook Farm Campsite is nearby if you're after a base that combines camping with proper rambling.

Contact the club directly to ask about visitor rates and availability. Many private clubs will take members' guests, though some have particular rules about weekdays versus weekends. Budget an afternoon for a full round plus a drink after. It's the kind of place where a bit of advance notice goes down well.