Leam Valley Golf Centre

The driving range at Leam Valley Golf Centre, just outside Rugby, is where you go if you want to knock a bucket of balls without the faff of an actual round. It's straightforward - turn up, pay for your range balls, and whack away at the targets. The setup is functional rather than fancy, but that's rather the point.

Golfers will get the most from this. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Lairhillock, EWE Glamping, or Holt Farm - and you're the sort who needs a hit before breakfast or a practice session in the afternoon, it's convenient enough. The range works well for warming up before a proper game elsewhere, or for folks who just want to keep their swing loose during a holiday.

Non-golfers won't find much here, and families with kids will find it dull after ten minutes unless the children are already club members. It's not a spectator sport, frankly.

Practical details are thin on the ground - opening hours and pricing aren't readily available, so ring ahead before you plan your visit. Allow an hour if you're taking this seriously with a full bucket, or 20 minutes if you're just limbering up. It fills a specific gap during a park-based break in the area rather than being a destination in itself, but if golf's your game, having it three miles from your accommodation is handy.