{"id":797363,"date":"2026-10-09T20:22:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T20:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/797363\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T20:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T20:22:24","slug":"20-golf-courses-you-should-play-in-england-this-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/797363\/","title":{"rendered":"20 golf courses you should play in England this autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\tThe days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping and the waterproofs will soon be making a regular appearance in the golf bag. But while summer might be behind us, there is still plenty of excellent golf to enjoy before winter truly arrives.<\/p>\n

\tIn fact, autumn can be one of the best times of the year to play<\/a>. Courses are often quieter, green fees can become more affordable and the changing colours of the countryside provide a spectacular backdrop for a round.<\/p>\n

\tOf course, choosing where to play becomes increasingly important as the weather changes. Some courses are particularly attractive during autumn, while others benefit from free-draining ground that can help maintain playing conditions as the rain arrives.<\/p>\n

\t\"Berkhamsted<\/p>\n

\tBerkhamsted Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tTo help you decide where to play this autumn, we’ve revisited years of Golfshake course reviews, previous autumn recommendations and more recent feedback from golfers to identify 20 courses across England that deserve a place on your must-play list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\tWhether you’re looking for stunning scenery, traditional links golf or somewhere new to discover, these venues should provide plenty of inspiration for your next round.<\/p>\n

\tBest Golf Courses for Autumn Scenery<\/p>\n

\tThere is something special about playing golf surrounded by the changing colours of autumn. These five courses offer wonderful settings in which to enjoy the season.<\/p>\n

\t\"Enville<\/p>\n

\tEnville Golf Club – Staffordshire<\/p>\n

\tWith two outstanding courses combining heathland and woodland, Enville is a fantastic venue to experience during autumn. Its tree-lined fairways, heather and attractive surroundings make this a memorable place to play, while the quality of the layouts continues to impress visiting golfers.<\/p>\n

\tView Enville Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tWindermere Golf Club – Cumbria<\/p>\n

\tSet within the spectacular Lake District, Windermere offers breathtaking views and a challenging layout despite its relatively modest length. The changes in elevation and stunning surrounding countryside make this a particularly rewarding course to experience during autumn.<\/p>\n

\tView Windermere Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tRochester & Cobham Park Golf Club – Kent<\/p>\n

\tThis traditional parkland course is surrounded by mature trees and offers an enjoyable test of golf in attractive surroundings. Well-regarded for its presentation and challenging layout, Rochester & Cobham Park is a fine choice for an autumn round in the South East.<\/p>\n

\tView Rochester & Cobham Park on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tForest Pines – Lincolnshire<\/p>\n

\tFeaturing 27 holes set among towering pine trees, Forest Pines offers an enjoyable combination of woodland and heathland-style golf. Accuracy is essential on its tree-lined fairways, while the impressive surroundings make this a particularly appealing venue as the seasons change.<\/p>\n

\tView Forest Pines on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tHeswall Golf Club – Merseyside<\/p>\n

\tOverlooking the Dee Estuary towards North Wales, Heswall combines an enjoyable golfing challenge with some spectacular views. The attractive setting and varied layout make this a course well worth considering during the autumn months.<\/p>\n

\tView Heswall Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tHeathland and Free-Draining Golf Courses<\/p>\n

\tAs conditions become wetter, courses with sandy soil base, chalk or naturally free-draining terrain can be particularly appealing. These five venues offer excellent golf and characteristics that can help extend the playing season.<\/p>\n

\t\"Farnham<\/p>\n

\tFarnham Golf Club – Surrey<\/p>\n

\tA charming heathland course featuring heather, woodland and an interesting collection of holes. Farnham’s sandy terrain provides excellent drainage, making it a popular choice for golfers seeking quality playing conditions throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\tView Farnham Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tBeaconsfield Golf Club – Buckinghamshire<\/p>\n

\tDesigned by Harry Colt, Beaconsfield offers a classic golfing experience with mature trees, strategic bunkering and excellent greens. Its heathland characteristics and favourable drainage make it an attractive option as the autumn weather begins to change.<\/p>\n

\tView Beaconsfield Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tPyecombe Golf Club – West Sussex<\/p>\n

\tSet within the South Downs, Pyecombe offers a wonderful downland layout with memorable holes and impressive countryside views. Its chalk-based terrain provides natural drainage, helping to make this a popular destination for golf beyond the summer months.<\/p>\n

\tView Pyecombe Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tBerkhamsted Golf Club – Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

\tOne of England’s most distinctive heathland courses, Berkhamsted is famous for having no bunkers, instead relying on heather, gorse and natural contours to provide its challenge. Its free-draining terrain makes it an excellent option for autumn golf, while the varied layout rewards thoughtful course management.<\/p>\n

\tView Berkhamsted Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tLongcliffe Golf Club – Leicestershire<\/p>\n

\tAn established heathland course offering a challenging layout with mature trees and a premium on accuracy. Longcliffe has earned positive feedback for its presentation and provides an enjoyable test for golfers seeking a quality round in the East Midlands.<\/p>\n

\tView Longcliffe Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tBest Links and Coastal Courses for Autumn<\/p>\n

\tWhen inland courses begin to soften, heading towards the coast can be a sensible option. These five venues offer the opportunity to enjoy traditional links or coastal golf, with the wind often providing an additional challenge.<\/p>\n

\t\"Silloth\"<\/p>\n

\tSilloth-on-Solway Golf Club – Cumbria<\/p>\n

\tOne of England’s finest traditional links courses, Silloth offers a wonderful combination of natural dunes, challenging bunkers and spectacular coastal scenery. Its sandy terrain and outstanding layout make this a must-play venue for lovers of links golf.<\/p>\n

\tView Silloth-on-Solway Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tSeaton Carew Golf Club – County Durham<\/p>\n

\tA historic links venue offering a superb golfing challenge along the North East coast. With natural dunes, strategic bunkering and excellent greens, Seaton Carew has long been highly regarded by visiting golfers and is an attractive option as autumn progresses.<\/p>\n

\tView Seaton Carew Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tWallasey Golf Club – Merseyside<\/p>\n

\tA classic links course with a rich history and an excellent collection of holes set among natural dunes. Wallasey provides a challenging but rewarding experience, particularly when the coastal winds add another dimension to the round.<\/p>\n

\tView Wallasey Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tBarton-on-Sea Golf Club – Hampshire<\/p>\n

\tOffering 27 holes and spectacular views across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight, Barton-on-Sea is a hugely enjoyable coastal venue. Its varied layout and exposed location provide an interesting challenge for golfers throughout the autumn months.<\/p>\n

\tView Barton-on-Sea Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tClacton-on-Sea Golf Club – Essex<\/p>\n

\tCombining links-influenced and parkland characteristics, Clacton-on-Sea offers an enjoyable and varied golfing experience. Its coastal location, welcoming atmosphere and positive feedback from visiting golfers make it a worthwhile option for a late-season round.<\/p>\n

\tView Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tHidden Gem Golf Courses to Play This Autumn<\/p>\n

\tAutumn can also be an excellent opportunity to explore somewhere new. These five courses might not always attract the same attention as the country’s biggest names, but each has plenty to offer.<\/p>\n

\t\"Cavendish<\/p>\n

\tCavendish Golf Club – Derbyshire<\/p>\n

\tDesigned by Alister MacKenzie, Cavendish is a wonderfully distinctive course packed with character and strategic interest. Its clever layout, challenging greens and impressive surroundings make it one of England’s most rewarding shorter courses.<\/p>\n

\tView Cavendish Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tStoke Rochford Golf Club – Lincolnshire<\/p>\n

\tAn attractive parkland course offering varied holes, interesting contours and a friendly welcome. Conveniently located near the A1, Stoke Rochford is a venue that has impressed Golfshake members and is well worth discovering.<\/p>\n

\tView Stoke Rochford Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tTrethorne Golf Club – Cornwall<\/p>\n

\tSet within the Cornish countryside, Trethorne offers an enjoyable layout featuring undulating fairways, elevation changes and plenty of variety. Its natural terrain and challenging holes have earned positive feedback from visiting golfers.<\/p>\n

\tView Trethorne Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tLetchworth Golf Club – Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

\tA traditional parkland course where accuracy and course management are essential. With mature trees, tight fairways and challenging greens, Letchworth offers a rewarding experience and is a venue worth considering for an autumn round.<\/p>\n

\tView Letchworth Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tBowood Park Hotel & Golf Club – Cornwall<\/p>\n

\tAn attractive parkland layout featuring mature trees, undulating fairways and a varied collection of holes. Bowood Park offers an enjoyable challenge in the Cornish countryside and has received positive feedback for its scenery and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\tView Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club on Golfshake<\/a><\/p>\n

\tWhere Will You Play Golf This Autumn?<\/p>\n

\tThe arrival of autumn doesn’t have to mean the end of your golfing season. From colourful parkland settings to free-draining heathland and traditional coastal links, there are still plenty of excellent courses waiting to be experienced.<\/p>\n

\tAnd with quieter fairways and potentially more attractive green fees, this could be the perfect opportunity to discover somewhere new.<\/p>\n

\tNaturally, it is always worth checking the latest course conditions, visitor availability and any seasonal restrictions before booking, particularly as we move closer to winter.<\/p>\n

\tYou can also explore the Golfshake Course Section<\/a> to read independent reviews from fellow golfers and find more courses worth playing.<\/p>\n

\tHave you played any of these venues, or is there another English golf course that you would recommend for autumn? Let us know and share your experiences with the Golfshake Community.<\/p>\n

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