Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club

An 18-hole course that's been going since 1909, Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club sits just outside the village of the same name, about ten minutes from Nottingham. The layout is fairly traditional - parkland style, nothing too flashy, and the sort of place where you'll see a real mix of players from serious golfers to people out for a weekend hack.

It's membership-based, so you'll need to either join or arrange a guest round through a member if you fancy a go. The course itself is decent without being exceptional - well-maintained greens and fairways, a few water hazards to keep you honest, and enough trees to make you think about your strategy. Expect to be here for around four hours if you're playing the full round.

This works best for golfers on a Nottinghamshire trip rather than families or casual visitors. If you're staying at Gunthorpe Camping or Peacock Lake Glamping nearby, both within a few miles, it's a natural morning or afternoon activity. The village of Radcliffe-on-Trent itself is unremarkable - it's really the golf that matters here.

The real question is whether membership or guest fees justify the round when there are plenty of other courses within striking distance. Ring ahead on the number from their website to sort out access - they're generally welcoming to visitors if you can arrange a member to vouch for you.