Swanmore Golf Centre

Just outside Fareham, Swanmore Golf Centre is a proper working golf course where you can actually get a game in without needing to be a member of some stuffy club. The layout's straightforward - par 72, nothing mad, decent for mid-range players and beginners aren't turned away. The course itself is pleasant enough, rolling through Hampshire countryside with enough trees to keep things interesting without feeling claustrophobic.

It's the kind of place golfers head to for a casual round rather than a showpiece event. There's a driving range if you fancy warming up, and the practice facilities are solid. The clubhouse does the basics well - you won't go hungry, and the staff sort you out without making a fuss. Green fees are reasonable compared to some of the posher courses scattered about the south, though you'll want to check their website or ring ahead for exact rates as they shift seasonally.

If you're staying at Beechen Glamping just down the road, this is an easy morning or afternoon option without having to trek miles. Golfers will get a genuine game out of it; non-golfers might find themselves twiddling thumbs in the clubhouse. Allow three to four hours for a full round. Spring and autumn are when you'll have the best conditions, though the course handles winter reasonably well. Book in advance, particularly weekends.