Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club

An 18-hole championship course just outside Coventry, Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club sits on grounds that were once part of the National Agricultural Centre. The layout winds through mature parkland - you'll spot the occasional deer wandering about, which gives the place its name and a bit of character you won't find at every municipal course.

Golfers of all abilities can get a game here, though you'll need to be a member or book as a guest through the club. The course itself is decent enough, nothing flashy but well-maintained, and the parkland setting means it doesn't feel cramped. Fairways are reasonably forgiving for mid-handicappers, though there are enough hazards to keep things interesting. Early starts are possible from 6:30am on weekdays, which is handy if you're fitting golf around other plans.

For a golf-focused holiday in the area, it's conveniently placed - you're within reach of Warwick and its racecourse caravan club, or head for Knight's Village if you want to base yourself at the castle. If you've got non-golfers in your group, the nearby parks like Eriba Glade and Broadwell Woods offer decent facilities, though Stoneleigh itself won't hold anyone's attention for long if they're not interested in the game.

Allow three to four hours for a full round. It's the sort of place that works best as part of a longer Warwickshire trip rather than a destination in itself.