Three days is the sweet spot for a Norfolk golf break. Long enough to cover the key courses on the North Norfolk coast without rushing, short enough that you're back at your desk on Monday with legs still intact. Here is our tried and tested three-day blueprint — two links classics, a heathland gem, and more than enough good food and fresh air in between.
This itinerary suits a group of two to eight golfers, works best from May to October, and can be adapted for any handicap level. We manage every element — tee times, accommodation, transfers and dining — so all you bring is your clubs.
Day One
Royal Cromer — Arrival on the Clifftop
Arrive mid-morning for a 11am tee time at Royal Cromer. The clifftop links is an ideal opener — visually dramatic, immediately engaging, and not so penal that it derails the mood for the days ahead. The sea views from the back nine are among the finest in English golf.
Lunch in the clubhouse, then check into your accommodation in Cromer or along the coast toward Brancaster. This part of Norfolk has excellent options — from boutique hotels in Burnham Market to self-catering on the coast road. We'll match the accommodation to your group.
Evening: dinner at one of the North Norfolk coast's excellent pubs. The Hoste Arms at Burnham Market or the White Horse at Brancaster Staithe are both first-rate and worth booking well in advance.
Day Two
Royal West Norfolk — The Main Event
The centrepiece of any North Norfolk golf trip. An 10am start at Brancaster allows you to check the tide table, arrive in good time, and walk the course without rushing. This is a course to savour — don't play it like a scorecard exercise.
If the tide and conditions allow, walk the outer holes toward the sea before your round. The landscape here is like nowhere else in English golf. After your round, the 19th at Royal West Norfolk is a proper clubhouse experience — worth the time.
Afternoon at leisure — the North Norfolk coast has plenty of options. Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham Beach, Burnham Deepdale. This is a part of England worth exploring beyond the fairways. A more relaxed evening works well tonight — local fish and chips, or a pub supper.
Day Three
Hunstanton — A West Coast Finale
Drive south down the coast road to Hunstanton for a 10am tee time. This is a strong finish — Hunstanton is a classic west-facing links, which means the light in the morning is behind you for much of the round. Firm underfoot by late spring, with greens that reward patience.
Lunch in the clubhouse, then depart for home. The drive back to London or the Midlands from Hunstanton is approximately two to two and a half hours — leaving you home at a civilised hour.
Making It Happen
The two variables that define this trip are tee time availability at Royal West Norfolk and accommodation on the coast. Both book up early in the peak months. We start planning these breaks a minimum of three to four months ahead for summer dates, and six months ahead for bank holiday weekends.
If you want to extend to four or five days, we'd add Royal Worlington at the end — the nine-hole heathland classic near Mildenhall is a superb finale and sits conveniently on the route south. Take a look at our full range of Norfolk itineraries for longer options.
Tell us your preferred dates, group size and any accommodation preferences — we'll take it from there.