Knott End Golf Course

The Lancashire coast near Fleetwood isn't what most people think of when they picture golfing territory, but Knott End Golf Course proves there's a proper links course lurking just across the water. It's a nine-hole affair that sits right on the estuary - you're swinging clubs with views of the Wyre and all that mudflat drama that makes this part of the coast quietly dramatic.

For golfers, it's a straightforward proposition: a local club course rather than a championship layout, which means it's not trying too hard. The nine holes will take you a couple of hours tops, and the greens fees are reasonable if you're staying nearby. Families with mixed abilities won't feel intimidated, and absolute beginners can still have a go without the pressure of a sprawling 18-hole monster course.

Stay at any of the caravan and camping parks within easy reach - Broadwater Holiday Park, Haven Cala Gran, or Pointer Farm Campsite are all within spitting distance, making this a decent option if you're spending a week around Fleetwood with someone who actually wants to play golf. It's not going to blow your mind, but it ticks the box. The course is genuinely quiet on weekdays, and there's something rather nice about hitting balls with the estuary as your backdrop instead of some manicured Surrey clubhouse.