Morecambe Golf Course

Morecambe Golf Course sits on the Lancashire coast near Carnforth, offering an 18-hole round with views across the bay. It's a proper traditional club course - the kind where you can feel the salt air while you're lining up your putt. The layout makes good use of the coastal setting without ever feeling gimmicky about it.

This is squarely for golfers, obviously. Non-players won't find much reason to linger, though the clubhouse is decent enough if you're waiting for someone. Membership or green fees apply - worth checking their website for current rates and whether visitors can book tee times in advance, as it's popular with locals.

Allow a full morning or afternoon depending on how slow the group ahead moves. Early season (April onwards) tends to be less crowded, though winter play is perfectly feasible on the Lancashire coast if you don't mind the wind.

For a golf-focused holiday, you're well positioned. Bay View Holiday Park is barely three miles away, making it an easy drive even in poor weather. Crook O'Lune Holiday Park sits at under four miles, so either base would work well if golf is your main draw. The area itself isn't overly touristy - this is proper working Lancashire - but that's rather the appeal. You get your round in, head back, and the coast is there if you fancy a walk between rounds.