Springhead Golf Course

The fairways at Springhead roll out across classic Yorkshire farmland just outside Beverley, and it's a proper test of golf whether you're a single-figure handicapper or someone who occasionally loses balls in the rough. The course has that feel of a well-maintained parkland layout - nothing fancy, but the greens are true and the drainage means you can play year-round without trudging through mud.

It's the kind of place where golfers actually want to spend a full day. Nine or eighteen holes work equally well, and the pace of play tends to be reasonable even on weekends. The clubhouse isn't going to wow you with fine dining, but you can grab a decent coffee and a bacon roll without fuss.

If you're staying at nearby Butt Farm Caravan and Glamping - a solid site just 4.5 miles away - Springhead makes for a proper golf holiday afternoon rather than a sideshow. Walkers will find the parkland setting pleasant enough, though this isn't a draw for non-golfers. Families with young kids? Only if someone's keen on the game; otherwise you'll be looking at childcare elsewhere while one parent plays.

Worth the detour if golf's your thing and you're in East Yorkshire. Book ahead during summer weekends, and don't expect drama - just honest golf with decent greens and welcoming locals who know their course inside out.