Solent Meads Golf Centre

You'll find Solent Meads just outside Christchurch in Dorset, a proper working golf centre that takes itself seriously without being stuffy about it. It's a place for golfers, essentially - whether you're a member hacking away every weekend or a visitor wanting to try your hand at a round or two. The course sits in that stretch of land between the New Forest and the coast, so the backdrop is pleasant enough, though you're not getting dramatic cliffs or anything.

The setup includes the golf course itself, a driving range, and practice facilities. You can hire clubs if you haven't brought your own, which sorts out the casual players. Allow a full morning or afternoon for eighteen holes depending on how you play - four to five hours is realistic. There's usually a small bar and food on site, though it's the kind of basic catering you'd expect at a golf club rather than anything fancy.

This works best for golfers staying at the nearby parks - Sandhills is just 1.6 miles away, Meadowbank about 2.5 miles, and Hoburne Naish roughly four miles off. If your caravan holiday includes a keen golfer or two, it's a solid half-day activity. Non-golfers might find an hour of watching others swing clubs a bit dull, to be honest. Get in touch directly about green fees and whether you need to book in advance - details aren't always clear on the website, but they're usually helpful over the phone.