PuttPutt Social

Miniature golf isn't usually what brings people to Gloucestershire, but PuttPutt Social in Gloucester has managed to turn it into something worth an afternoon. The setup is straightforward - you're working through a course of holes with the sort of obstacles and hazards that make you groan and laugh in equal measure. It's the kind of place where you'll sink a putt on the fourth hole and feel like Tiger Woods, then take six shots on the fifth.

Families tend to have the most fun here, particularly if you've got kids old enough to actually grip a putter without swinging it at their siblings. Adults who don't take themselves too seriously will enjoy it too; there's something about competitive miniature golf that brings out the worst behaviour in grown-ups. If you're after an hour of low-stakes entertainment while staying at one of the nearby parks - Red Lion Inn Camping & Caravan Park is just under five miles away, or The Glamping Orchard if you fancy something more upmarket - it's a solid backup plan for a rainy afternoon.

Gloucester itself has proper attractions if you need them, so this works well as a quick detour rather than a day-long commitment. The fact that it's social-focused suggests there might be a bar or seating area, which pushes it beyond just whacking golf balls. Admission costs and exact opening hours aren't listed, so ring ahead before you go. On a quiet weekday morning you'll probably get a better game than battling a Saturday crowd.