Rhos on Sea Golf Course

The golf course at Rhos on Sea sits right on the Conwy coast, and if you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Bron-y-Wendon or The Beach Caravan Park are both within spitting distance - it's an easy morning's outing. The layout hugs the seafront, which means you get views across the bay while you're playing, not just a flat expanse of fairway and rough like so many courses inland.

It's a proper links-style course, which means it can play different depending on the wind direction and the time of year. Eighteen holes, and you're looking at around three and a half hours if you know what you're doing. Beginners or families might want to block out four hours, especially if there's a queue ahead.

Golf is golf, mind - you'll either want to be there or you won't. But if you're a golfer staying near Llandudno, this beats driving an hour inland for something more prestigious. The walk from the clubhouse to the first tee is worth the trip alone just to scope out the shoreline. Rates and opening hours do vary seasonally, so phone ahead or check their website before you make the journey.

If the group's split between golfers and non-golfers, Llandudno itself is only a few miles away, so partners can spend the morning at the Victorian pier or exploring the town while you're out on the course.