Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre

Forest Hill sits on the outskirts of Leicester as a proper members-focused golf club, though day visitors can play if they book ahead. It's an 18-hole course set across decent Leicestershire countryside - nothing dramatic, but pleasant enough rolling fairways and well-maintained greens if you're after a straightforward round without the pretension.

Golfers will get the most from it, obviously. Handicap players can book and pay green fees, though membership does come with the usual perks if you're serious about regular play. The clubhouse serves food and drinks, which beats hacking straight back to the car park. Allow a full morning or afternoon depending on pace - standard 18-hole time applies.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - The Dandelion Hideaway's luxury glamping is only four miles away, or Bosworth Lakeside Lodges if you want something more conventional - Forest Hill makes for a decent morning activity without venturing far. It won't wow you if you've played courses elsewhere, but it's handy for Leicestershire and breaks up a caravan holiday well enough. Ring ahead to confirm visitor rates and book a slot; you won't just turn up and find space at the weekend.