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Golf Breaks in North East England

Ganton Golf Club, England

Why Book a Golf Break in North East England

England’s North-East is home to some superb golfing resorts, whose courses, hotels and facilities make them superb destinations for golf break packages.

These all-rounders are perfect for groups, couples and families looking for a relaxing getaway. Established golfing venues like Rockliffe Hall have hosted major professional tournaments, while the lovely resorts of Slaley Hall and Matfen Hall allow access to the beautiful countryside and coastline of Northumberland and Durham, where there are many points of cultural and historical interest, including the fabulous legacy of the Roman Empire at Hadrian’s Wall.

Golf in North East England

For revellers, the thrills of Newcastle’s city centre are perfect for a night on the tiles. This region has all the different attributes to satisfy the demands of a top-class golf break.

Quality courses in the North East include Ganton, Alwoodley, Goswick Links (Berwick-upon-Tweed), Fulford, Moortown & Moor Allerton.

Ganton Golf Club, North Yorkshire, England
Ganton Golf Club, North Yorkshire, England
Alwoodley Golf Club, West Yorkshire
Alwoodley Golf Club, West Yorkshire
Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire
Fulford Golf Club, Yorkshire
Rockliffe Hall, County Durham
Rockliffe Hall, County Durham

Best Destinations for a Golf Break in North East England

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Newcastle and Northumberland

Teamed with the hustle of Newcastle is the peaceful serenity of Northumberland, providing perfect backdrops for some great courses in the area.

Top golf courses, golf resorts & experiences for a Newcastle & Northumberland golf break:

Best Golf Resorts in North East England

Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5* 1

Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 5*

County Durham

  • Martin Hawtree designed course
  • Opulent 5* accommodation
  • Luxury Spa & 3AA Rosette Orangery restaurant
Slaley Hall 1

Slaley Hall

Northumberland

  • 2 courses by David Thomas & Neil Coles
  • Luxury leisure club and spa
  • Set in 1,000 acres of idyllic countryside
Macdonald Linden Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club 1

Macdonald Linden Hall

Northumberland

  • Over 6800 yards from the back tees
  • Overlooks the Cheviot Hills & coast
  • Luxury two AA Rosette Restaurant
Oulton Hall 1

Oulton Hall

West Yorkshire

  • 27 holes designed by Dave Thomas
  • 18th Century 5* accommodation
  • Superb leisure complex
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa 4

Ramside Hall Golf Hotel & Spa

County Durham

  • Silver Awarded AA Rated & 4 Star Spa Hotel
  • Course designed by Jonathan Gaunt
  • Luxury Treehouse accommodation next to 18th fairway

Best Golf Courses in North East England

Ganton Golf Club, North Yorkshire

Ganton Golf Club

North Yorkshire

  • Ranked as the 8th best course in England and within the World top 100
  • Hosted the 1959 Ryder Cup
  • The course opened in 1891 and can be classified as both an inland links and heathland style course
  • Many believe that if the Open ever chose an inland course, Ganton would be its first choice
Alwoodley Golf Club, Yorkshire

Alwoodley Golf Club

West Yorkshire

  • Ranked as the 14th best course in England
  • Was designed in 1907 by 2 of the greatest golf archietcs of all time; Alister Mackenzie and Harry Colt
  • The course is a combination of heathland and moorland style with undualting fairways, plenty of heather and beautiful bunkering
Goswick Links, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Goswick Links Golf Club

Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

  • A top 100 ranked course in England
  • A traditional seaside links layout
  • Has had design influences by Willie Park Junior, James Braid and F.W. Hawtree
Moortown Golf Club, Yorkshire

Moortown Golf Club

West Yorkshire

  • One of the top 50 ranked courses in England
  • Designed in 1910 by Alister MacKenzie
  • Played host to only the second offical Ryder Cup in 1929
  • A classic moorland course with brilliant turf and is a strategic layout
Fulford Golf Club, North Yorkshire

Fulford Golf Club

North Yorkshire

  • Ranked in the top 100 courses in England
  • Club was founded in 1906 but moved to its current position in 1935
  • Host to numerous professional events including in 1981 where Bernard Langer found his ball lodged in a tree, rather than taking a drop he climbed the tree and hit his shot onto the green, a plaque still remains on that tree found on the 17th hole.
Moor Allerton Golf Club

Moor Allerton Golf Club

Leeds, West Yorkshire

  • The club was originally founded n 1923 and was designed by Alister Mackenzie
  • The club had to move and in 1971 the course re-opened in its present location from architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. his only work in the UK
  • The course now features 27 magnificent holes all worthy to play

Golf Travel tips for North East England

The peak season for golf in the North East of England is during the Summer when the warmer weather means golfers of all abilities take to the fairways. This is usually accompanied by higher green fees, so why not grab a bargain and look to book a golf break during the autumn or spring seasons.

When to visit

Best Golfing Weather

May - September

Best Value

April & October

High Season

May, June & September

Low Season

November - March

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