RAF Cranwell Golf Course

The golf course at RAF Cranwell sits on the grounds of the Royal Air Force's officer training college, about six miles south of Lincoln. It's a proper 18-hole layout carved out across the base, with decent greens and enough trees to keep you honest. The setting is what you pay for - flying training happens overhead, and there's something oddly compelling about watching Hawk jets banking over the fairways while you're trying to sink a putt.

Access here requires membership or a guest pass through a member, so it's not a walk-in affair. That said, if you've got connections or fancy joining, the course offers a quieter alternative to public tracks around Lincoln. The turf is well-maintained, the pace of play tends to be brisk, and you won't battle crowds on a Tuesday morning. Most rounds take about four hours.

Golfers with an interest in military history will appreciate the location. Non-golfers can grab lunch at the clubhouse and soak in the aeronautical atmosphere without playing, though it feels a bit odd to visit without swinging clubs.

If you're staying at Lincolnshire Glamping's Spire View Meadow nearby - which deserves its five-star rating - this sits nicely as a morning activity before exploring Lincoln's cathedral or the broader county. It's not a draw in itself, but for golfers with accommodation sorted in the area, it's worth ringing ahead to see if you can wrangle guest privileges.