Highwoods Golf Club

The 18-hole course at Highwoods sits just inland from Bexhill-on-Sea, and if you're a golfer with a week to spare in Sussex, it's worth pencilling in. The layout winds through fairly open terrain - nothing mountainous, but pleasant enough for a round that won't destroy your score if the wind's not being a complete swine.

It's a members' club primarily, so you'll need to check whether they take visitors or if you know someone who can get you a game. That's the frustrating bit if you're planning a casual holiday round. Ring ahead to avoid a wasted trip - their website has contact details.

The course itself is straightforward rather than spectacular. Suitable for mid-range handicaps; experienced players might find it a touch easy, beginners might struggle with the greens. Allow a solid four hours, maybe four and a half if you're playing with slower groups ahead.

If you're staying at Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning Club Site just down the road, Highwoods is an easy fifteen-minute drive. Pevensey Bay Holiday Park works too, though it's a bit further out. Perfect for that day when your family wants to do their own thing and you fancy eighteen holes instead of another trip to the seafront.

Don't expect a championship course or fancy facilities. It's a proper local club - solid, unpretentious golf in rural Sussex. That's actually its charm.