GolfPark - Maresfield

Rolling fairways spread across the Sussex countryside near Lewes, GolfPark at Maresfield is a proper working golf course where you can actually play rather than just watch. The layout takes you through tree-lined holes with enough challenge to keep golfers interested without being punishing. It's a members-friendly spot, which means weekday mornings can feel wonderfully quiet.

Obviously this is for golfers first and foremost. If you can't swing a club, there's not much reason to visit. For serious players, it's a decent day out - the sort of place you'd slot into a Sussex golf trip rather than travel specifically to visit. Green fees and membership details aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before you go.

If you're staying at The Secret Campsite or Wild Boar Wood Campsite nearby - both cracking spots - GolfPark works well as a morning activity before heading elsewhere. The drive from either site is only about five minutes, which means you're not wasting precious holiday time on the road. The course sits in genuinely nice countryside, so even non-golfers in your group could grab a coffee and enjoy the views while you play a round.

Allow a full morning for a round, plus any socialising after. Summer weekends book up with societies, so autumn and winter often offer a more relaxed experience. It's not a headline destination on its own, but paired with a local campsite holiday, it fills a gap nicely.