England
Planning a golf vacation to England?
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6 Open Championship venues
12 world top 100 courses
Premier League Soccer
Halcyon Golf Travel: Experts at England golf vacations
Halcyon Golf Travel is passionate about planning and executing tailored golf vacations in England to meet each individual customers specific requirements.
Work with real, local golfers to make your dream England golf vacation a reality. From green fees, accommodation and transport to caddies, restaurant reservations and premier league soccer matches, Halcyon has you covered.
We’ve hosted enough golf holidays in England to understand that no two are alike. So, we advise that we talk in person before we send an initial proposal. This helps us in getting to know you and understand your requirements, which helps us plan you a more personalised golf trip itinerary. These talks during the planning phase of your golf trip will be conducted by Halcyon Golf Travel founder Jack Sallis.
Jack grew up playing competitive golf in England and represented England as a junior golfer. He will be able to share with you his vast knowledge of golf in England, as well as other fun things to do in his home country.
Sample golf holidays England
Booking a golf trip to England with Halcyon Golf Travel is easy
Let us know when suits you to call. We’ll reply with our initial suggestions and thoughts on your requested itinerary and agree a date to speak to you.
20-40 mins is a typical call length to briefly get to know you and understand your parties needs. Sometimes they can last longer but this is at your discretion.
We follow up within 24 hours with a suggested itinerary for you. After this you can still make as many alterations as you like until we land on your perfect golf trip to England. If you don’t have time for a phone call we can skip straight to this step.
When you’re happy your itinerary is perfect (and we’ve confirmed feasibility) a 35%* deposit payment is required to nail down your itinerary. This allows us to book all of your golf, accommodation and extra elements of your England golf vacation. *sometimes a higher deposit is requested depending on the nature of your booking
Take advantage of your personal golf trip advisor and get ready for your golf trip. Leading up to your England golf vacation we’re always at hand to answer any questions you might have and make sure you’re prepared.
Easily pay the balance of your golf trip by bank transfer, credit card or debit card via a secure payment link. The balance is due 9 weeks from the start of your trip.
We’re available 24/7 to assist you on the run up to and during your vacation in England. Most of our customers get to meet their personal golf trip advisor during their time in England.
Talk to an expert
Speak to Halcyon founder Jack Sallis to discuss your travel plans
Popular destinations for England golf holidays
Every golf holiday we deliver is customised. The destinations below are popular with many people visiting England for a golf holiday.
Northwest Coast
Midlands & Yorkshire
What to expect from a golf vacation in England?
With 12 World top 100 courses and 6 past and present Open Championship venues, there is some quality golf to be played in England. As well as world class links courses, England boasts the best heathland courses in the world such as Sunningdale, often described as “The Augusta of England”.
Heathland golf is much like traditional links golf except its played inland, is more colourful and you get battered a little less by the elements!...
A lot of the more prestigious clubs in England have upheld traditions from their past, something you must experience during golf holidays to England. If you’re interested in playing Open Championship venues such as Royal St Georges make sure to bring a jacket, tie and long socks before indulging in the best carvery lunch you’ve ever laid your eyes on.When booking a golf trip with Halcyon, your personal golf trip advisor will let you know of all the necessary dress codes and customs before visiting England.
There are 2 very convenient regional clusters of golf courses in England. The North West coast near Liverpool boasts 2023 Open venue Royal Liverpool, Royal Birkdale, Royal Lytham St Annes and a handful more the top 100 courses in the UK. Then down south in Berkshire (1 hour from London) you have around 10 world class Heathland courses such as Sunningdale Old & New, Walton Heath Old & New, Hankley Common, Swinley Forest, Wentworth and the list goes on.
Using Berkshire as a base you also have 3 Open Championship courses just 2 hours south. They are Royal St Georges, Royal Cinque Ports and Princes. By making these 2 stops on your England golf vacation you can tick off 6 British Open venues, 6 world top100 courses and 5 Ryder Cup venues.
There are some amazing hidden gems in England to be played, some of them designed by world famous architect Alasdair Mckenzie. Most famous for designing Augusta National and Cypress point, Mckenzie started out in North East England with courses Alwoodley and Moortown. Halcyon Golf Travel can carefully plan you an itinerary to visit some of Mckenzies original masterpieces along with other hidden gems across the country.
England also has a lot to offer off the course and Halcyon can plan you cultural experiences as part of your golf trip. Watch a Premier League soccer match, visit Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace or tour one of our award winning vineyards. England has a very diverse offering and your personal golf trip advisor will happily show you the best England has to offer.
Why arrange a golf holiday to England
3% of the entire land in England is occupied by golf courses. It has more than double the amount of golf courses than Ireland and Scotland has combined! England is blessed with the best variety of golf courses in the whole of the United Kingdom.
From world class Open Championship links courses such as Royal Liverpool, to the beautiful heathlands of Sunningdale. Halcyon Golf Travel can guarantee you access to the best and most prestigious golf courses in England.
Frequently asked questions about England Golf holidays
For ultimate freedom, hiring a chauffeur driven vehicle is the best way to travel around England. A local driver can show you all the best sights and help you get the most out of your trip. If you’re sticking to 1 base during your trip, it would be better on your budget just to pre book transfers to and from the golf course each day. The cheapest transport option is to hire a car and drive yourself, however this requires driving on the left side and limited alcohol consumption. For the ultimate luxury England golf vacation, a helicopter can transfer you between golf courses. Halcyon Golf Travel can assist you with all your transportation needs in England.
May to September provide the best weather conditions for golf vacations in England. April and October are also good months to visit, it will be a little quieter and a little cooler. Course maintenance is very weather dependent but tends to happen out of season. The only exception to this is around London, where sometimes they punch the greens in August. Halcyon Golf Travel will be able to advise on planned course maintenance during the planning phases of your trip.
Yes. London and the south of England have some of the most luxurious country estates and hotels across all of Great Britain. Golf resorts such as Beaverbrook tick all the boxes for luxury golf travel. All of our golf trips are tailor made for our customers to suit their requirements and budget. Book a free consultation with a golf travel expert to explore your dream golf vacation in England today.
Our custom golf holidays typically range from £3000 – £10,000+ per person per week. This would include hotel and breakfast, green fees and transport within England. All of our golf vacations are bespoke, so we can work with you to create your dream golf holiday within your budget.
Yes. A bonus of booking with Halcyon Golf Travel is getting a passionate, local golfer to show you around whilst in England. Whether its pointing you in the direction of the best pint or getting you a table at the most popular restaurant in town, a Halcyon host will add value to your golf trip. Even if you don’t opt for a hosted golf tour, a meet and greet with a Halcyon director is standard with all of our golf vacations.
It depends on who you ask! This is Halcyon founder Jack Sallis’ top 10 golf courses in England.
- Sunningdale (Old & New)- I can´t pick between them!
- Royal Cinque Ports
- Royal Birkdale
- Royal Lytham St Annes
- Royal St Georges
- Royal Liverpool
- Hollinwell
- Ganton
- St Georges Hill
- Silloth on Solway
England golf vacations: off the course
England is blessed with some of the best golf courses in the world, but there’s actually a lot to do off the course as well. This makes it the perfect destination for a couples or family golf trip. At Halcyon we understand the bits in-between your rounds of golf are where a lot of memories are made. That’s why we pay great attention to personally helping you plan every aspect of your golf trip to England.
Activities for a guys golf vacation to England
Watch a Premier League football (soccer) match in Liverpool, Manchester or London. Have a pint down the local pub. Watch a cricket match. Visit the cavern club and watch live music at the birthplace of The Beatles. During shooting season, hunt game in the beautiful English countryside. Learn how the local beer is made at a brewery.
Activities for couples golf vacations to England
Take a royal visit to Windsor Castle or Buckingham Palace. Taste the award winning sparkling white wines of Kent and tour the vineyards. Take a walk in Hyde park and browse designer brands in the world famous Harrods. Explore the Roman baths. Indulge in an extended afternoon tea at a famous London hotel.
Activities for the family on your golf trip to England
Explore London’s museum district, from natural history to science and art, theres something for everyone. Step inside the world of Harry Potter at the Warner Brothers studio tour. Walk inside Dover Castle and its extensive network of tunnels from WW2. Shop and play in Hamleys, one of the most famous toy shops in the world. Watch a traditional falconry display at your hotel and enjoy the many outdoor activities.