Buggy and Trolley Hire at Lullingstone Park

Q: What is the difference between a push trolley and an electric trolley?

A push trolley is a manual three or four wheel cart you push along with your bag on it, which takes the weight off your shoulders for a small fee. An electric trolley is battery powered and drives itself along under your control, so you walk the course without pushing. Both are a cheaper alternative to a ride-on buggy if you are happy to walk.

Q: Are buggies allowed if the course is wet?

Sometimes not. Ride-on buggies put weight on the turf, so in prolonged wet weather the course may restrict or suspend buggy use to avoid damage, even when the course itself is open for walking. Always check buggy availability on the morning of your round if the weather has been poor.

Costs, what is available and how to reserve one for your round

If you would rather ride than carry, golf buggy hire in Kent is straightforward at Lullingstone Park, a public pay and play course near Chelsfield. Ride-on buggies and both push and electric trolleys can be hired for a round, which makes the course friendly to older golfers, anyone with a niggling injury, and players who simply want to save their legs over 18 holes. This page explains what is available, roughly what it costs, and the best way to make sure one is waiting for you.

What you can hire

There are three options to get your clubs round the course without carrying them, in rough order of cost.

Ride-on buggy: a two-seat motorised buggy you drive between shots, the easiest option over a full round and the one most worth reserving ahead.
Electric trolley: a battery powered trolley that carries your bag and drives itself along under your control, so you walk without pushing.
Push trolley: a simple manual cart you push, the cheapest way to take the weight off your shoulders.

What it costs

Buggy hire at a public Kent course is charged per round on top of your green fee, with trolleys hired for a smaller fee. Prices are reviewed from time to time, so rather than print a figure that may be out of date, the honest answer is to confirm the current buggy and trolley rates with the pro shop when you reserve. As a guide, a ride-on buggy is the priciest option, an electric trolley sits in the middle, and a push trolley is the cheapest. For how hire sits alongside the cost of a round, see our green fees and tee booking guide.

How to reserve a buggy

Because the course holds only a small fleet, the surest way to get a buggy is to reserve it when you book your tee time. Call the pro shop on 01959 533793, give your date and tee time, and ask them to add a buggy or trolley to the booking. Buggies are popular at weekends and in the warmer months, so the earlier you ask, the better your chance of securing one.

Weather and ground conditions

Ride-on buggies put weight on the turf, so in prolonged wet weather the course may limit or suspend buggy use to protect the fairways, even when the course is open for walking. If it has been raining hard, check buggy availability on the morning of your round. Trolleys are far less affected, and a push or electric trolley is a reliable fallback when buggies are off.

A friendly course to ride

Lullingstone Park has an 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole Valley Course set in parkland, and the option to ride makes both more accessible if walking the full distance is a stretch. If it is your first visit, our first-time visitor guide covers directions, dress code and what to expect, and you can plan the whole trip from the Lullingstone Park homepage.

Frequently asked questions

Can you hire a golf buggy at Lullingstone Park?

Yes. Lullingstone Park is a public pay and play course and ride-on buggies can be hired for a round, subject to availability and ground conditions. Because the fleet is limited and buggies can be taken off in very wet weather, the surest way to get one is to reserve it when you book your tee time by calling the pro shop on 01959 533793.

How much does golf buggy hire cost in Kent?

Buggy hire at a public Kent course is usually charged per round on top of your green fee, with push and electric trolleys hired for a smaller fee. Prices change from time to time, so confirm the current buggy and trolley rates with the Lullingstone Park pro shop when you reserve.

Do I need to book a buggy in advance?

It is strongly advised. Courses hold only a small fleet of buggies and they go quickly at busy times and weekends, so reserving when you book your tee time is the best way to be sure of one. If the course is very wet, buggy use can be suspended, so it is worth checking on the day too.

What is the difference between a push trolley and an electric trolley?

A push trolley is a manual cart you push along with your bag on it, for a small fee. An electric trolley is battery powered and drives itself along under your control, so you walk the course without pushing. Both are cheaper than a ride-on buggy if you are happy to walk.

Are buggies allowed if the course is wet?

Sometimes not. In prolonged wet weather the course may restrict or suspend buggy use to avoid damaging the turf, even when it is open for walking. Always check buggy availability on the morning of your round if the weather has been poor.