Kilton Forest Golf Club

The course sits just outside Worksop, a proper working golf club where locals have been whacking balls around for decades. You're looking at an 18-hole layout that winds through woodland - nothing flashy, but solid and genuinely playable for mid-handicappers and beginners alike. The trees are thick here, which means wayward shots disappear faster than you'd like, but it keeps things interesting.

It's run by Bassetlaw Council, so green fees won't bankrupt you, and there's a decent clubhouse with a bar if you fancy a pint after. The course handles wet weather reasonably well, though it can get boggy in winter - autumn is probably your best bet if you're visiting. Allow three and a half hours for a round with a moderate pace.

Golfers staying at the nearby caravan parks - Riverside is closest at just over a mile away, with Clumber Park Lodges a short drive further - will find this convenient. If you're the type who wants a round during a park holiday rather than a day dedicated to golf tourism, this works perfectly. It's not going to challenge a single-figure handicapper, but families with teenagers keen to learn will get something worthwhile from it. Book ahead if you're planning a weekend visit; weekday mornings are quieter if you've got flexibility.