Golf Courses Near UK Airport Hotels: Tee Off Before You Fly
Why waste the morning before your flight staring at a departure board? If you’re staying at an airport hotel the night before you travel, there’s a good chance a quality golf course is sitting just minutes away – and you have time to play it.
We’ve researched 19 golf clubs within a 20-minute drive of airport hotels at 10 UK airports, comparing course types, green fees, facilities and booking requirements so you can plan your pre-flight round with zero guesswork.
At a Glance: UK Airport Golf by the Numbers
- 19 golf clubs covered across 10 UK airports
- 3 clubs with nine-hole courses – ideal for an early morning round
- 14 clubs with full 18-hole courses
- 2 clubs with 27-hole courses (Stonebridge near Birmingham; Woodspring near Bristol)
- Green fees from £11 (Stockwood Park, Luton) to £58 (Bishop Stortford, Stansted)
- 3 clubs with driving ranges (Stonebridge, Hatchford Brook, Styal)
- 1 indoor golf simulator centre near Gatwick (Lets Golf Horley)
Why Stay at an Airport Hotel the Night Before?
Combining a hotel and parking package with a morning golf session is one of the smartest ways to start a holiday. You get:
- A relaxed check-in the evening before your flight – no early-morning motorway panic
- A full round of golf the next morning while your bags are in the hotel
- A short drive or shuttle to the terminal when you’re done
Many of the airport parking packages we offer include hotel stays, making it easy to bundle everything into one booking.
Golf Courses by Airport
✈️ Birmingham Airport Golf Courses
Birmingham Airport is well served for golf, with three clubs within 20 minutes and course options ranging from a quick nine holes to a full 27-hole round. Both the Ibis Birmingham Airport and Novotel Birmingham Airport are within easy reach of all three.
Hatchford Brook Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Ibis and Novotel Birmingham Airport
Course: Nine-hole and 18-hole courses, plus a two-bay driving range
Facilities: Club house with function rooms, restaurant, gym and golf shop
Green fees: From £12.08 (nine holes) | From £22 (18 holes)
A versatile option if you want to squeeze in a warm-up at the range before your round, or simply play nine holes and still make your flight comfortably.
Stonebridge Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Ibis and Novotel Birmingham Airport
Course: 27-hole course and driving range
Facilities: Wedding venue, conference rooms, showers and golf shop
Green fees: £12–£25 per player
One of only two 27-hole courses in this guide, Stonebridge is ideal for golfers who want a longer game without straying far from the airport.
The Olton Golf Club
Distance: 15–20 minutes’ drive from Birmingham Airport hotels
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Function rooms and bar
Green fees: From £50
A more premium, members-focused club – the highest green fee near Birmingham Airport, but worth it for the quality of the course.
✈️ Bristol Airport Golf Courses
Golfers flying from Bristol can book a stay at the Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport and reach two very different clubs in under 10 minutes.
Tall Pines Golf Club
Distance: 5 minutes’ drive from Hampton by Hilton Bristol
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house, bar and restaurant
Green fees: From £26
⚠️ Booking required – tee times must be reserved at least seven days in advance.
Woodspring Golf & Country Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Hampton by Hilton Bristol
Course: 27-hole course
Facilities: Club house with private bar for up to 150 people, function rooms and free parking
Green fees: From £14 (nine holes) | From £22 (18 holes)
Excellent value for a 27-hole layout. The private bar makes it a natural gathering spot for a group golf trip before a group flight.
✈️ Cardiff Airport Golf Courses
Cardiff Airport is home to the Celtic International Hotel, which sits within 10 minutes of two complementary clubs.
St Athan Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Celtic International Hotel
Course: Nine-hole course
Facilities: Club house with function rooms, bar and free parking
Green fees: From £15
A quick, no-fuss nine-hole option if you want a gentle round before an early departure.
Brynhill Barry Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Celtic International Hotel
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Wedding and function rooms, bar, golf shop, changing rooms and showers
Green fees: From £15
Great value for a full 18-hole round – one of the most affordable 18-hole options in this entire guide.
✈️ Edinburgh Airport Golf Courses
Staying at either the Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport or the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport? Both are roughly 10 minutes from these two clubs – but note the advance booking requirements.
Turnhouse Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from both Edinburgh Airport hotels
Course: Two loops of nine holes (effectively an 18-hole round)
Facilities: Club house with function rooms and practice facilities
Green fees: From £15
⚠️ Book at least five days in advance.
Gogarburn Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from both Edinburgh Airport hotels
Course: 12-hole course
Facilities: Club house
Green fees: From £11
⚠️ Book at least seven days in advance. One of the most affordable options in the guide – excellent value for a pre-flight round in Scotland.
✈️ Glasgow Airport Golf Courses
Glasgow travellers staying at the Normandy Hotel Glasgow are in a uniquely convenient position – the nearby golf club is literally a one-minute drive away.
Renfrew Golf Club
Distance: 1 minute’s drive from Normandy Hotel Glasgow
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house
Green fees: From £25
The closest golf club to any airport hotel in this entire guide. It genuinely doesn’t get more convenient than this.
✈️ London Gatwick Airport Golf Courses
Gatwick offers something for every type of golfer – from a world-class indoor simulator to a traditional 18-hole parkland course. Hotels in the area include the Holiday Inn Gatwick, Crowne Plaza Felbridge Gatwick and Sandman Signature London Gatwick.
Lets Golf Horley (Indoor Simulator Centre)
Distance: 5 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Gatwick; 10 minutes from Crowne Plaza and Sandman Signature
Course: Three HD golf simulators – play world-famous courses virtually, including sessions against PGA professionals
Facilities: Golf shop, restaurant and F1 racing simulators
Green fees: From £19.99 per simulator session | From £39.99 for a pro lesson
A brilliant option in poor weather or for golfers who want to play Augusta or St Andrews without flying there. The F1 simulators make this a fun stop even for non-golfers in your group.
Ifield Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Gatwick, Crowne Plaza Felbridge and Sandman Signature
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house and bar
Green fees: From £20
A classic parkland course for those who prefer the real thing over a simulator screen.
✈️ London Heathrow Airport Golf Courses
Heathrow is served by three nearby hotels – Crowne Plaza London Heathrow, Sheraton Heathrow Hotel and Thistle London Heathrow – with two golf clubs within reach. Note the extended advance booking requirement at Stockley Park.
Thorney Park Golf Club
Distance: 10–15 minutes’ drive from Heathrow hotel options
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house, restaurant, changing rooms and showers
Green fees: From £15 (nine holes) | From £15 (18 holes)
Exceptional value – 18 holes for as little as £15 makes Thorney Park one of the best-priced full courses in this guide.
Stockley Park Golf Club
Distance: 5–10 minutes’ drive from Heathrow hotel options
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Bar and restaurant
Green fees: From £10
⚠️ Book at least 16 days in advance – the longest lead time of any club in this guide, so plan ahead if Heathrow is your departure airport.
✈️ London Luton Airport Golf Courses
Luton punches above its weight for golf options, with three clubs accessible from the Holiday Inn Luton Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Luton North and Courtyard Luton Airport. Green fees here are among the lowest of any airport in the UK.
Stockwood Park Golf Centre
Distance: 5-10 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Luton and Courtyard Luton Airport
Course: 18-hole course plus footgolf facilities
Facilities: Club house, pro shop, bar, café, changing rooms, showers and free parking
Green fees: From £11 – the lowest of any 18-hole course in this guide
Also home to footgolf – a fun mashup of football and golf that’s great for groups or families flying together.
Caddington Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Luton
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house, car park and buggy hire
Green fees: From £12
Budget-friendly and practical, with buggy hire available – ideal if you’re carrying your own clubs and want to save energy before a long-haul flight.
South Beds Golf Club
Distance: 15 minutes’ drive from Hilton Garden Inn Luton North
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house, snooker room (members only), bar
Green fees: From £20
✈️ London Stansted Airport Golf Courses
Stansted offers a surprising contrast: the most expensive non-member green fee in this entire guide (Bishop Stortford), and one of the most unusual facilities (Golf World’s on-site health and beauty salon). Nearby hotels include the Novotel London Stansted, Ramada Stansted and Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport.
Bishop Stortford Golf Club
Distance: 5 minutes’ drive from Ramada and Novotel Stansted; 10 minutes from Holiday Inn Express
Course: 18-hole course (27-hole option available)
Facilities: Club house, bar and restaurant
Green fees: From £24 (nine holes) | From £48 (18 holes) | From £58 (27 holes)
The priciest green fee in this guide – but the only club offering a 27-hole non-member round near an airport hotel, which justifies the premium for dedicated golfers.
Golf World Stansted
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport
Course: Nine-hole course
Facilities: Venue hire, gym, fitness classes, health & beauty salon, café, bar, pro shop and caravan site
Green fees: From £14
Arguably the most unique facility in this guide. Whether you want a massage after your round or simply a shorter nine-hole game, Golf World Stansted has more going on than most dedicated golf clubs.
✈️ Manchester Airport Golf Courses
Manchester Airport has two excellent clubs within 15 minutes of both the Britannia Airport Hotel and the Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport.
Styal Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport; 15 minutes from Britannia
Course: 18-hole course, footgolf facilities and driving range
Facilities: Club house with bar, practice facilities and golf shop
Green fees: From £22.50
One of three clubs in this guide with a driving range – perfect for a warm-up session before you play. The footgolf option also makes it a great choice for groups travelling together.
Ringway Golf Club
Distance: 10 minutes’ drive from both Manchester Airport hotels
Course: 18-hole course
Facilities: Club house, meeting room, two full-size snooker tables, changing rooms, bar, restaurant, golf shop and buggy hire
Green fees: From £20 (nine holes) | From £30 (18 holes)
Ringway is the most comprehensively equipped club in this guide for off-course entertainment – those two snooker tables alone set it apart. A great option if you’re travelling as a group and want to keep the pre-holiday atmosphere going after your round.
Tips for Playing Golf Near an Airport Hotel
Book your tee time well in advance
Several clubs require bookings days – or even weeks – ahead. The longest lead time is Stockley Park near Heathrow at 16 days, followed by Gogarburn near Edinburgh (7 days), Turnhouse also near Edinburgh (5 days) and Tall Pines near Bristol (7 days). If you’re planning around a specific flight date, get your tee time locked in before you book the hotel.
Travel light on the day
Store your main luggage at the hotel before heading to the course. Most airport hotels offer luggage storage or have a late check-out option – worth checking when you book. Then head straight to the terminal after your round.
Factor in transfer time
All clubs in this guide are within 20 minutes’ drive of their respective airport hotels, but give yourself a comfortable buffer – allow at least 90 minutes between finishing your round and your check-in deadline, especially at busier airports like Heathrow and Gatwick.
Check for shoe and kit hire
If you’re flying out to a golf destination in Europe and travelling light, clubs with pro shops (Hatchford Brook, Stonebridge, Styal, Ringway, Golf World Stansted, Stockwood Park) may have hire equipment available. Call ahead to confirm.
Ready to Book Your Pre-Flight Golf Break?
Browse airport hotel and parking packages at APH to find the right combination for your departure airport. With hotels available at Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted and Manchester – all within striking distance of the golf clubs above – you can start your golf holiday before you even board the plane.