Seckford Golf Club

Rolling fairways stretch across gentle Suffolk countryside just outside Woodbridge, where this properly challenging 18-hole course puts even decent golfers through their paces. The layout makes clever use of natural undulations and mature trees, with water hazards that come into play on several holes - including a particularly tricky par-3 that's claimed more balls than most members care to admit.

Golfers who know their way around a course will appreciate the strategic design here. It's not overly long but demands accuracy over raw power, which makes for a satisfying round without being utterly punishing for higher handicappers. The clubhouse is welcoming enough, and the pro shop stocks the essentials if you've forgotten anything.

Expect to pay green fees typical of a decent Suffolk course, though it's worth checking their website for seasonal rates and special offers. A round here takes the usual four hours or so, depending on how busy things get at weekends.

Location-wise, it works well with a stay at one of the nearby parks like Moon & Sixpence Holiday Park or Secret Meadows Glamping. Woodbridge itself is worth exploring after your round - the town's got proper character and some decent pubs for a post-golf pint. This isn't going to wow visiting golfers from Scotland or Ireland, but it's a solid Suffolk course that does the job well.