Wetherby Golf Club

Wetherby Golf Club sits just outside Leeds, a proper 18-hole course that's been around since 1895. It's the kind of place where you'll find serious golfers alongside club members who just want a decent round without too much fuss. The course itself winds through parkland with enough water hazards to keep you honest but not so many that it feels punitive if you're still finding your swing.

You'll need to be a member or book as a guest through an existing member to play here - it's not a pay-and-play situation, so ring ahead before turning up. Allow a solid four hours for 18 holes. The course works best for golfers with a bit of experience; beginners might find it frustrating rather than fun, though they're not unwelcoming to newbies if you've got the right introduction.

Golf is the whole story here - there's no driving range or lessons that I'm aware of, so arrive ready to play. It's worth the trip if you're staying at somewhere like Wighill Park Glamping nearby and fancy a proper round rather than a par-3 pitch-and-putt. Spring and early autumn are when the course plays best, with decent drainage and the weather actually being bearable.

If you're not a golfer but are based in the Leeds area for a park holiday, this won't be your stop. But if golf's your thing and you've got club connections, it's a solid Yorkshire afternoon.