Potters Resort Pitch & Putt

The 18-hole pitch and putt course at Potters Resort sits right on the Suffolk coast near Lowestoft, and it's the sort of place where you can have a proper go at golf without needing a handicap or spending half the day there. Nine holes takes about 45 minutes, so you're done and dusted by lunchtime. The layout runs through the resort grounds, nothing fancy, but it's well-maintained and genuinely enjoyable if you want something less intense than a full course.

Families with kids find it works brilliantly - easier than the real thing, short enough that even eight-year-olds won't lose patience, and there's enough going on at Potters itself (indoor pools, entertainment, the works) that you can slot it in without it being the main event. Golfers who enjoy a casual knockabout will appreciate it more than absolute beginners, though beginners won't feel out of place.

You're looking at a modest green fee - nothing extortionate - and it's free if you're staying at the resort. Opening hours and exact pricing are best confirmed direct with Potters, as these can shift seasonally. Early morning or late afternoon tends to be quieter, worth knowing if you've got young kids who find crowds overwhelming.

If you're basing yourself at Pakefield Holiday Park just down the road, it's an easy diversion. Not life-changing, mind you, but a solid hour's entertainment that genuinely beats an arcade on a drizzly afternoon.