Golf Near Norwich:
A Complete Course Guide

Norwich sits at the heart of Norfolk, two hours from London and twenty minutes from some of the county's finest courses. It's also a genuinely underrated city — a medieval cathedral, the Lanes, the market square and a food scene that punches well above its size. For golfers combining city time with proper golf, or simply wanting a well-positioned base for exploring the county's courses, Norwich and its immediate surrounds offer more than most visitors expect.

Here is our guide to the best golf courses near Norwich — from the parkland championship test at Royal Norwich to the self-contained stay-and-play options west of the city.

Royal Norwich Golf Club

Signature · Championship Parkland

Royal Norwich is the flagship course in the Norwich area — an 18-hole championship parkland layout set within 350 acres of Norfolk countryside, with mature trees, water features and strategic bunkering throughout. The club holds Royal patronage and has recently undergone significant investment in both the course and facilities, making it one of the most complete golf venues in East Anglia.

The Stables restaurant is excellent — locally sourced, well-executed, and a proper destination in its own right. For visiting golfers who want a round at a course with genuine prestige and quality infrastructure, Royal Norwich is the natural starting point for any Norwich-based golf itinerary.

Pairs naturally with Bawburgh for a two-course Norwich day, or as the city anchor of a wider Norfolk circuit that continues north to the coastal links.

Bawburgh Golf Club

Discovery Tier · West Norwich

Bawburgh sits just west of Norwich in a pleasant parkland setting — easy to reach from the city, unhurried in atmosphere, and with a course that rewards proper golf rather than just a hitting session. We played it recently and came away genuinely impressed: good variety across the holes, well-maintained greens, and a club that takes its golf seriously without being stuffy about it.

The on-site lodges make Bawburgh a clean, self-contained stay-and-play option — particularly useful for smaller groups who want flexibility and their own space. The practice facilities are a genuine asset, with a proper driving range that makes this a useful destination for groups where improving the game is as much a part of the trip as the round.

Dunston Hall Hotel & Golf Course

Discovery Tier · South Norwich

Dunston Hall sits just south of Norwich — a Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house operating as a hotel and golf venue, with an 18-hole USPGA-rated course set within the estate's parkland grounds. The combination of hotel, golf, spa and restaurant in one location makes it a strong option for groups who want everything in one place without having to drive between venues.

The Bunkers Bar terrace is a particular asset for post-round drinks — a good spot to celebrate a well-played round while overlooking the course. For groups who prioritise convenience and the full-service hotel experience over course ranking, Dunston Hall delivers reliably well.

Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club

Discovery Tier · North Norwich

A Marriott-managed country house hotel to the north of Norwich city centre, with an 18-hole parkland course on the estate and all the facilities of a full-service hotel — spa, pool, multiple dining options. The course plays to 6,645 yards and offers a solid test for visiting golfers. The hotel's position between Norwich city centre and the north Norfolk coast makes it a useful base for groups wanting to combine city time with coastal links golf further north.

Sprowston Manor is the most hotel-forward option on this list — those prioritising accommodation quality and brand familiarity will find it the most comfortable choice.

Incorporating Norwich into your East Anglia itinerary

Norwich works best as an opening or closing chapter to a wider East Anglia golf circuit rather than a standalone destination. Flying into Norwich Airport — which connects to Amsterdam and several European hubs — and spending two nights in or near the city before heading north to the coastal links is a routing that makes geographic and logistical sense.

Our Cambridge Gateway itinerary builds exactly this kind of route — combining city golf with the coastal courses to the north. Tell us your dates and we'll design the Norwich element around your wider trip.