Haywards Heath Golf Course

An 18-hole course that's been part of the Haywards Heath landscape for years, this is proper golf territory if you're the sort who travels with your clubs. The layout winds through Sussex countryside just outside town, nothing flashy but solid and well-maintained - the kind of place where locals have their regular Monday morning round and visitors are genuinely welcome.

You'll need to be a golfer to get anything from it, obviously. Non-players will find little reason to linger, though the grounds themselves are pleasant enough for a walk if you're staying nearby. Green fees vary depending on membership status and day of the week, so ring ahead before you pitch up. Allow three to four hours for a round, longer if the course is busy.

If you're based at one of the nearby campsites - Wild Boar Wood, Hook Farm, or Sunset Tree are all within a few miles - and you fancy a round, this breaks up a park holiday nicely. Worth Forest Glamping is also close by if you're after something with a bit more comfort. The course sits well within striking distance of the town's amenities, so you're not marooned in the middle of nowhere between shots.

Instead of just sitting in a caravan all week, this gives golf enthusiasts a proper reason to get out and play. Check their website or call to confirm opening times and book a tee time - turning up on spec during peak season is asking for disappointment.