Easingwold Golf Club

Getting a round in at Easingwold Golf Club means heading just north of York into proper Yorkshire countryside. It's an 18-hole course that attracts everything from serious club members to casual players looking for a decent day out, and it sits in that sweet spot between challenging enough to keep you honest but not so brutal you'll throw your clubs in the bushes.

The layout works its way through open parkland with enough variety to keep things interesting - you'll get views across the surrounding fields, and the course demands decent shot-making rather than just brute distance. It's the kind of place where a solid mid-range golfer feels like they've achieved something by the end of nine holes, then gets humbled on the back nine. Count on a full day if you're walking it; the course is spread out properly.

Golfers will get the most from Easingwold, obviously, but it's worth knowing that if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Ravensdale Glamping Retreats is barely over 2 miles away, or The Hideaway@Baxby Manor a bit further out - you've got a proper option without needing to venture into York. York Meadows is another solid choice for caravanners within striking distance.

Access and green fees aren't certain without a current call, so ring ahead before you go. Worth doing anyway to find out if there are any society events or restrictions on the day you're planning to visit.