Minehead Golf Club

Minehead Golf Club sits right on the edge of town, a proper links-style course that takes full advantage of the Somerset coast. If you're staying at Butlins just down the road or one of the nearby caravan parks, it's worth knowing about - especially if you've got a golfer in the family who needs a break from the amusement arcades.

The course itself runs along the seafront with decent views across the Bristol Channel on a clear day. It's not championship-standard stuff, but it's a friendly, well-maintained track that suits holiday golfers just fine. Eighteen holes will take you a couple of hours, and the whole thing feels refreshingly unpretentious - no dress codes that'll make you sweat, no greens fees that'll bankrupt you for a casual round.

You'll want to call ahead or check their website for visitor rates and whether you need to book a tee time. Green fees are typically reasonable for a seaside course. It's the sort of place where locals outnumber tourists, which generally means decent hospitality and a proper cup of tea in the clubhouse afterwards.

For non-golfers, honestly, you're better off heading to Dunster Castle or having a proper walk along the coast. But if you're the type who can't go a week without swinging a club, this solves that problem without requiring a drive inland. Works brilliantly as a half-day activity wedged between beach time and whatever's on at Butlins that evening.