London is the starting point, not the destination. The best golf within an hour of the city is in Surrey and Berkshire — but for the London golfer, the question is always how far to go and how long to stay.
Our London golf guide focuses on three audiences: the day tripper within 45 minutes of the M25, the weekend escapee heading to Surrey or Berkshire, and the overseas visitor who wants London hotels with golf access built in.
Golf Day Venues in and Near London
- Royal Blackheath — England’s oldest golf club, accessible, genuinely interesting
- Richmond Golf Club — Thames-side parkland, 30 minutes from central London
- Wimbledon Common Golf Club — public common land, the most democratic golf in the capital
- Beckenham Place Park — recently restored, excellent public option
Golf Breaks Within 90 Minutes of London
For a proper round, head to Surrey — Wentworth, Sunningdale, Walton Heath are 45–60 minutes from central London. Berkshire adds Swinley Forest and The Berkshire.
Golf Hotels Near London
The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire — 18-hole Nicklaus-designed course, spa, five-star hotel — is the closest full resort experience to London. Pennyhill Park in Surrey follows at under an hour from central.