Runcorn Golf Course

Runcorn Golf Course sits just outside Frodsham in Cheshire, a proper 18-hole setup that's been going for decades. It's a parkland course, which means you get grass, trees, and the occasional water hazard rather than links-style windswept fairways. The layout is fairly friendly - not one of those brutally difficult tracks that'll have you questioning your life choices by the third hole.

Golfers will obviously get the most from it, but it's the kind of place where even mid-range players can enjoy a decent round without getting absolutely hammered. Greens are well-maintained, and there's a decent clubhouse where you can actually sit down after eighteen and decompress with a pint. If you're staying at The Ridgeway Country Holiday Park just down the road - that's only 3.8 miles away - you could easily slot in a morning or afternoon round without it eating into a whole day.

You'll need to ring ahead to check membership requirements and green fees, as this isn't a pay-and-play operation for walk-ups. It's worth checking their website or calling Frodsham for up-to-date booking details. Allow a good four and a half hours for a full round if you're not rushing. The course works brilliantly if you're part of a golfing household - less so if golf bores you senseless. Pair it with walks around the local area or the nearby Lloyds Meadow Glamping if you want a mixed holiday rather than pure links time.