Bamburgh Castle Golf Club
Bamburgh Castle Golf Club
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
"I imagine that the golfer's eye must be more often taken off the ball at Bamburgh than any other course" wrote Bernard Darwin in his 1920s book Golf on the LNER, "the view is so compellingly beautiful that we really have to look at it, no matter how critical the shot. Open all year to visitors and members Greens playable all year round
Duration: More than 3 hours
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4.5 of 5 bubbles67 reviews
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juliecosgrove
Newcastle, UK3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Checked website that course was open from llam before setting off on an hours journey upon arrival told in an unapologetic manner by the club secretary it was closed due to rain (all other links courses were open) website was still stating open from 11am and accepting payment, he was very rude with an attitude, didn't seem to care we had a 2 hour round trip. Not even an offer of a cup of tea before heading home.
The lady behind the bar was friendly and apologised.
Written 12 December 2023
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Alan N
Rotherfield, UK9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
A great course with many outstanding holes, expect it to be different and it is. The views on a good day, which we were lucky with, are fantastic. Hilly and not for the faint hearted, fast greens in lovely condition. Go for the golf and the exhilaration!
Written 4 September 2023
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Peter M
10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
I only gave it three stars because of one or two things . firstly I know that a new irrigation system is being installed but the course is still not great for the time of year played here many times and have seen it better .The views were spectacular and it's what made the day . Best to take a sandwich when we finished the comp we were to late to eat as the kitchen was closed which was only 5ish but the beer was worth it.
Written 5 June 2023
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Many thanks for your review, apologies for the lack of food. Please can you email me at sec@bamburghcastlegolfclub.co.uk explaining what was not as good as previous visits? I have noted irrigation, lack of food at the end of the day. kind regards Peter
Written 19 June 2023
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Sue K
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
This is a challenging course and the autumn weather was perfect. The views are terrific and include Holy Island, Lindesfarne Castle, Bamburgh Castle, beaches and the Farne Islands. The course and greens were in great condition. The Clubhouse was warm and cosy with our cappuccino even having a chocolate golfer sprinkled on the top. We will definitely return.
Written 8 October 2022
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wendy M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Played this excellent course today. It is in excellent condition and the views are completely stunning. Warm welcome in the Clubhouse by Manager and Staff.
Written 7 October 2022
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FireALAN
Durham, UK50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
Probably the most picturesque course I have ever played. Considering the very dry summer greens and fairways were all playing well. Course manager could not have been more helpful.
Written 3 October 2022
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Anthony M
Chiswick, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Wha a fabulous afternoon at this sublime and most enjoyable links. All was in good order with the greens running fast and true, the only very minor glitch being a couple of flooded bunkers around the quarry area where I believe surface water from heavy rainfall the previous day was trapped by impermeable rock. I can only think that NW must have played a different course on 11 Sept (see review below). A warm welcome awaited us in the bar after our rond although the shutters did come down, albeit with ample prior warning, at around 18.30 because it was quiet by then. I can't wait to return.
Written 29 September 2022
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LPGolfers
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Be aware this club is now for members and visiting GOLFERS only. Although my husband and I golf, we’ve been visiting this club for a few years as non golfers, popping in for a coffee and bacon sandwich, which we did in September, only to be advised just before we left by a member of staff that we were lucky we had been served. Apparently you can sign up for a £50 annual social membership which will give you access. Sadly because of these new entry rules we won’t be able to visit Bamburgh Golf club again, but we were made very welcome at Goswick, Burgham Park, Seahouses and Dunstanburgh. I’ve given 3 stars as though we didn’t feel at all welcome, the bacon sarnie was good and the gentleman informing us of the new rules did it politely and the view from the clubhouse (if they’ll let you in!) is amazing.
Written 19 September 2022
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Nickwilson1
Huddersfield, UK41 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Friends
Eleven of us played this golf course on 11th September as visitors and it was in the worst condition of any golf course that I have played for many years. They have “lost” the tees, fairways, greens, all of the bunkers are GUR and when we got in before 6.30 p.m. the bar was shut despite there being staff in the Clubhouse. One to be avoided unless the condition of the course significantly improves.
Written 12 September 2022
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Hi Nick, thanks for your review and apologies you have had a poor experience. We are a coastal course with part links, part heathland terrain and we experience very harsh dry conditions due to sun, sea and wind. The ground is often hard and the grass brown, which is normal in the summer, but we have not 'lost' the tees, fairways or greens. The six days prior to your visit we experienced a week of heavy rain and this hampered the amount of grass cutting the greenkeepers could do. Not only that, all the bunkers filled with water, so we had little choice but to make them all GUR for the weekend until the green keepers returned to work on Monday, by which time they would be dry enough to be raked. I agree that the course could have been in better condition, but the weather gods conspired against us. Apologies again Peter - The Manager.
Written 16 September 2022
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John B
Manchester, UK10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Absolutely cracking course with spectacular views and very interesting holes highly recommended.
It was bouncing down most of the round but it still didn’t dampen the day.
And amazingly shot 36 off 8.
On my return I told who I think was the secretary how we enjoyed it apart from the weather and would be a lot better now as it had brightened up and he said you’re welcome to go out again with the buggies which was a fantastic gesture and we took him up on it.
Top class club and staff.
Written 1 August 2022
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BAMBURGH CASTLE GOLF CLUB: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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  • Sun - Sat 08:00 - 18:00