Outdoor activities - Golfing

You don't need to be a pro to experience world class golf in England. We have excellent golf courses all over the country and many are open to the public all year round. In this section you can find out about where to play golf across the regions along with superb hotel packages to suit every budget. So now you can make a weekend of it, take a break and spend some real quality time on the golf course.

East Midlands

There are some fine four-star venues in the East Midlands that provide great golf in wonderful surroundings. Towards the south there is the five star venue of Stapleford Park, designed by the famous golf course architect Donald Steel. The East Midlands could also be the place to look for an all-round break, with venues such as Belton Woods offering a wide range of activities in addition to two championship courses.

Stapleford Park 5*, Leicestershire from £135 pp
De Vere Belton Woods 4*, Lincolnshire from £97 pp

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East of England

The East of England offers a variety of excellent golf hotels within a short journey of London. From 5* Hertfordshire golf resorts like Marriott Hanbury Manor to charming 36 hole Norfolk golf break retreats, east England is littered with great short golf break venues. If it's tuition you're after though, then Barnham Broom Golf School is the ideal place to improve your swing.

Marriott Hanbury Manor 5*, Hertfordshire from £149 pp 
Barnham Broom, Norfolk from £72 pp

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England’s Northwest

Southport is ideal for seriously good golf, as you can play the famous courses such as Royal Birkdale and host to the 2006 Open Championship, Royal Liverpool, to name a couple. If you fancy a break between golf, you could always sample the thrills of Blackpool’s pleasure beach.

De Vere Heron’s Reach 4*, Blackpool from £79 pp
Shaw Hill, Lancashire from £85 pp

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Heart of England

The heart of England boasts two of its best known golf courses; the legendary Ryder Cup venue of The De Vere Belfry and regular host to European Tour events, Marriott Forest of Arden. Both are located near England's second city and offer a great base for golf breaks near Birmingham. There's something for everyone here - Bidford Grange in Warwickshire even has the temptation of free beer golf breaks!

The De Vere Belfry 4*, Warwickshire from £129 pp
Bidford Grange, Warwickshire from £85 pp  

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North East England

Complement great golf in the North East with stunning food with venues such as Matfen Hall, which offers a two AA Rosette awarded restaurant in addition to a highly rated parkland course. There’s also an opportunity to sample England’s entry to the 2010 Ryder Cup, the Hunting course at Slaley Hall.

Matfen Hall 4*, Northumberland from £140 pp
De Vere Slaley Hall 4*, Northumberland from £110 pp

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South East England and London

The south east of England offers superb golf break venues near London and the south coast. For a relaxing summer golf getaway, The Marston Hythe Imperial 4* is situated right on the beach and surrounded by great golf. Alternatively, we have a selection of golf breaks to Surrey including the magnificent Foxhills 4*, which is only 13 miles outside London and features two testing parkland layouts. Sussex contains some beautiful venues that offer the quintessential English golf break while Kent too has stunning golf along with cosy accommodation.

Foxhills 4*, Surrey from £145 pp
Selsdon Park 4*, Surrey from £89 pp

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South West England

The counties of Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Gloucester provide some fantastic golf break venues and are also amongst the most picturesque in the country. You can enjoy a tour of Poole or Bournemouth, both of which offer a fine mixture of English golf and if you fancy playing some cliff-top golf, then Carlyon Bay and Whitsand Bay are ideal. There is also an array of quaint, traditional hotels in the region that are perfect for a summer holiday or winter getaway.

Carlyon Bay 4*, Cornwall from £98 pp
Trevose, North Cornwall from £105 pp

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Yorkshire

Surrounding picturesque York, there are some lovely 4 and 5 star mansion houses offering top courses to help you enjoy your surroundings. The Elizabethan Hollins Hall has hosted PGA EuroPro Tour events and the course at Rudding Park near Harrogate has won several environmental awards.

Marriott Hollins Hall 4*, West Yorkshire from £75 pp
Rudding Park, North Yorkshire from £95 pp

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