Sudbrook Moor Golf Course

You'll find Sudbrook Moor tucked away near Grantham, a proper working golf course that takes itself seriously without being snooty about it. The fairways roll through typical Lincolnshire countryside - flat, open, and surprisingly peaceful given how close you are to town. It's eighteen holes of genuinely good design, nothing flashy, just well-maintained greens and straightforward golfing.

Obviously this is for golfers. If you can't swing a club, there's not much reason to visit. But if you play - whether you're a 5-handicap or someone who just mucked about at the driving range last month - it's the kind of course worth a morning or afternoon. Green fees will vary depending on membership status and day of the week, so ring ahead before you head over.

Staying at Wagtail Country Park or the glamping spots at Spire View Meadow puts you within striking distance if you've got a round booked. Both are solid bases for a Lincolnshire break, and being able to pop to the course without a long drive is genuinely useful. Allow three to four hours on the course itself, plus time at the clubhouse if it's your sort of thing.

The course doesn't require you to be a member to play, which keeps it accessible. Early mornings are quieter than weekends, obviously. Weather can be a factor on these exposed fairways - wind whips across Lincolnshire without much to stop it.