Royal Blackheath

It's been argued that Blackheath, established in 1608, is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world and its impressive museum with club trophies dating back to 1789 bear witness to an illustrious past. It's hard to believe you are only a few miles from the City of London when teeing off in this lovey tranquil spot and golfers will love the challenge of this 6,219-yard par 70 course occupied by plenty of bunkers – with the opening 472-yard hole perhaps the toughest. This club is a nostalgic journey back in time, with a real gentleman's club feel to it. Inside, ivory columns, delicate corniceing and grand wooden plaques with a roll call of past captains set the clubby tone. One for the traditionalists, this.