Swansea FootGolf

FootGolf is one of those activities that sounds daft until you actually try it, then you realise it's genuinely fun. Based in Swansea, it's football meets golf - you're kicking a size-five ball around a course with holes rather than swinging clubs. The course itself is properly maintained, and there's something oddly satisfying about sinking a ball into a cup from thirty metres away.

You'll need a decent bit of ball control and a sense of humour about inevitably shanking shots into the rough. It's a solid choice for families with kids old enough to understand the basic rules, though younger ones might find it frustrating if they can't get the hang of the kicking part. Groups of mates tend to have the best time here - the competitive element kicks in naturally.

The whole round takes roughly an hour depending on how many balls you're fishing out of water hazards. It's casual enough that you don't need specialist equipment, though proper trainers beat flip-flops. Check their website for current prices and opening times, as these can shift seasonally.

If you're staying at Riverside Holiday Park or SWDA Riverside nearby, it's a decent diversion from standard park activities. FootGolf doesn't replace a proper round of golf or a football match, but as a half-day novelty? Well worth the walk from the car park. The Swansea seafront and city centre are close enough for a fuller day out if you want to combine it with something else.