Kingswood Golf Centre

The driving range at Kingswood sprawls across what feels like half of South Yorkshire, just outside Doncaster. You're hitting balls into open fields with proper space around you - no feeling cramped or rushed. It's the kind of place where you can spend an hour working on your swing without anyone breathing down your neck.

There's a 9-hole course too if you want something more structured than the range, but honestly, it's the practice facilities that draw people in. The floodlights mean you can turn up after work and still get a solid session in. Early mornings feel less crowded if you're after some peace.

Golfers will obviously get the most from this - it's straightforward stuff, nothing fancy, but reliable. If you're staying at Mooreacres or Between Rivers Camping nearby and fancy keeping your handicap in check during a park break, this is worth the short drive. Families with kids learning the game will find room to spread out, though it's not really a social hub with bars or restaurants attached.

Opening hours are decent for flexibility - opens at half-seven on weekdays, earlier at weekends. Worth ringing ahead to check green fees and whether you need to book a bay. It's functional rather than spectacular, but that's rather the point. You come here to hit balls and improve, not for the view or the clubhouse experience.