Practice Facilities at Lullingstone Park: Driving Range, Pitch and Putt and Lessons
A visitor’s guide to the covered driving range, short-game area and PGA tuition at this pay-and-play centre in the Darent Valley
The practice facilities at Lullingstone Park make it one of the easier places in the Darent Valley to work on your game, whether you are warming up before a round, taking a first lesson or grooving a swing change. Alongside the two courses, the pay-and-play centre near Orpington has the Lullingstone Park driving range under cover, a short-game area and PGA professionals on site. Here is what to expect.
The 20-bay driving range
The range has 20 covered bays and is floodlit, so it is usable in most weather and after dark, which makes it handy for a practice session on the way home. It suits everyone from complete beginners hitting their first balls under cover to regular players warming up before heading to the first tee.
Pitch and putt and the short game
Scoring is won and lost around the green, and Lullingstone has a dedicated short-game area and pitch and putt for practising chips, pitches and putts. It is a relaxed, low-pressure way for newcomers and juniors to build confidence, and for better players to sharpen the part of the game that saves the most shots.
Lessons and club fitting
PGA-qualified professionals are based at the centre and offer tuition for all levels as well as club fitting, so you can take a lesson, then put it into practice on the range and the courses without leaving the site. Individual and group lessons are a good first step if you are new to the game.
Putting it into play on the courses
When you are ready to take practice onto the course, Lullingstone has two options:
- The Championship Course: 18 holes, par 72, measuring 6,713 yards.
- The Valley Course: 9 holes, par 33, measuring 2,381 yards, ideal for a quicker round or for improvers.
The nine-hole Valley Course is a natural next step after the range, while the Championship Course offers a full test set in the rolling Darent Valley countryside.
Facilities and getting there
The Lodge clubhouse has a restaurant and bar using locally sourced ingredients, a professional shop and changing rooms, so there is somewhere to relax afterwards. The centre is at Parkgate Road, Chelsfield, Kent BR6 7PX, near Orpington and Eynsford, and is easy to reach from the M25 with parking on site. For fees and booking a slot, see our green fees and tee booking guide, or start at the Lullingstone Park homepage.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lullingstone Park have a driving range?
Yes. Lullingstone Park has a 20-bay covered, floodlit driving range that is usable in most weather and after dark. It suits beginners and regular players warming up before a round.
Is there a short-game or pitch and putt area at Lullingstone?
Yes. There is a dedicated short-game area and pitch and putt for practising chipping, pitching and putting. It is a relaxed way for newcomers and juniors to build confidence and for better players to sharpen their scoring.
Can I get golf lessons at Lullingstone Park?
Yes. PGA-qualified professionals are based at the centre and offer tuition for all levels along with club fitting, so you can take a lesson and then practise on the range and courses on the same site.
What courses are there at Lullingstone Park?
There are two courses: the Championship Course, an 18-hole par 72 measuring 6,713 yards, and the Valley Course, a 9-hole par 33 measuring 2,381 yards that is ideal for a quicker round or for improvers.
Where is Lullingstone Park golf centre and is there parking?
It is at Parkgate Road, Chelsfield, Kent BR6 7PX, near Orpington and Eynsford in the Darent Valley. It is easy to reach from the M25 and has parking on site.