Falmouth Pitch & Putt

A nine-hole pitch and putt course tucked away near Truro, Falmouth Pitch & Putt is the sort of place that works brilliantly if you're staying at Trethem Mill Touring Park or Carnon Downs and fancy a couple of hours away from the caravan. It's proper golf, just scaled down - short holes that don't require a handicap or years of practice, meaning kids and absolute beginners stand a genuine chance of enjoying themselves rather than spending an afternoon hacking balls into brambles.

The course is straightforward enough that you won't need to ring ahead for a tee time, though ringing first to check opening hours and whether they're busy would be sensible. You'll want to allow around ninety minutes for a full round, which makes it ideal if the weather's turned or you're looking for something between beach days. It's also refreshingly affordable compared to full-length courses - the kind of casual outing that won't dent the holiday budget.

Golf enthusiasts might find it a bit lightweight, but that's rather the point. Families with children aged seven upwards will get real value here, and it's worth considering if you're mixing seaside time with activities that don't revolve around getting sand everywhere. If someone in your group insists on a proper round, you're close enough to Truro to find a full course, but as a holiday diversion? This does the job.