Willesley Park Golf Club

Willesley Park Golf Club sits just outside Swadlincote in Leicestershire, offering a proper 18-hole course that's been around long enough to feel established without being stuffy. You're looking at parkland golf here - tree-lined fairways, decent greens, the sort of place where you can actually lose a ball if you're not careful. It's not championship-level stuff, but it's solid, well-maintained golf that won't destroy your scorecard if you're mid-handicap.

Golfers will get the most out of this, obviously. If you're the type who'd rather spend a morning chasing birdies than sitting in a café, this is your spot. The course plays reasonably from the back tees if you fancy a challenge, and there are forward options for higher handicappers or anyone still finding their rhythm. Allow a full four hours minimum for a round, longer if you're playing it straight.

What makes it worth considering is the location. Both New Forest View Caravan Site and Fire & Stars Woodland Camping are within three miles - meaning you could base yourself at either and walk or drive to a round without faffing about. If your holiday group includes a mix of golfers and non-golfers, you've got the caravan park infrastructure sorted while the keen players get their fix. It's a straightforward play rather than a destination course, but that's exactly what works when you're park-hopping through the East Midlands.