St Clements Golf Club

Golf in Suffolk doesn't get better than St Clements, a proper course that sits just outside Ipswich and welcomes both members and visitors. The layout winds through typical East Anglian terrain - flat fairways with water hazards that demand respect, particularly on the back nine. It's the kind of place where you can actually focus on your game rather than fighting the landscape.

The course works well for golfers of most standards. Handicaps up to 28 for men and 36 for women are typical admission requirements, so it's not a prestige track that'll intimidate you, but it's well-maintained and genuinely enjoyable to play. Expect to spend a full four hours out there if you're playing a full round, longer if your group's still finding their rhythm.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Priory Park is barely two miles away, with Bucklesham Park and Newbourne Woodland Campsite also close by - you can work a round into your holiday without needing to travel far. It beats a rainy afternoon in a caravan. Ring ahead to check membership rates for visitors and book your slot, as peak times get busy.

Bring proper golf shoes if you have them; the course can be damp underfoot even when the sky looks clear. The clubhouse serves food and drink, so you're not forced to pack a picnic, though the facilities are nothing fancy. Not a pilgrimage destination, but if you've got your clubs with you and a free morning, it's well worth the drive from central Ipswich.