Wilmslow Golf Club

The course sits just outside Macclesfield, a proper 18-hole setup that's been going since 1910. If golf's your thing, it's worth ringing ahead - they're a members' club, so you'll need to sort green fees or get introduced by a member before you can play. The grounds are well-maintained with mature trees lining the fairways, the kind of place where you'll actually enjoy walking between holes even if your score's nowhere near respectable.

It's really for committed golfers rather than casual hitters. You won't find a driving range or par-3 course for beginners, so this isn't where you bring the kids for their first swing. That said, serious players rate it highly - the layout makes you think about your shots, and it's got that old-school club feel without being stuffy about it.

Staying at Royal Vale Caravan Park just five miles away makes sense if you're basing yourself in the area. You could play here, then explore the surrounding countryside or head to Macclesfield's town centre for an evening out. If golf isn't filling your entire holiday, Greenfields Campsite and Woodlands Park are both within six miles and give you flexibility to mix in other activities. Allow a full day for 18 holes plus a drink after - you'll want to hang about a bit.