Golf Courses Near Bromley: Affordable Rounds Within 30 Minutes

If you are looking for golf courses near Bromley, you are well served: within a short drive of the town there is a cluster of welcoming pay and play courses, a couple of practice centres and several private clubs. This guide runs through the main options, what kind of golfer each suits, and why Lullingstone Park is one of the most accessible rounds in the area.

Lullingstone Park, Chelsfield

On the southern edge of the borough near Chelsfield and Eynsford, Lullingstone Park is a public pay and play course set in the Darent Valley. It offers two courses, the 18-hole Championship Course and the shorter 9-hole Valley Course, plus a covered driving range and pitch and putt, so it works for a full parkland round, a quick nine or a practice session. Because there is no membership required, it is one of the easiest courses in the area to just turn up and play.

High Elms Golf Course, Downe

Roughly ten minutes from Bromley and Orpington, High Elms is an 18-hole public course owned by the London Borough of Bromley and set in the wooded parkland of High Elms Country Park. Like Lullingstone it runs on a pay and play basis, making it a natural alternative for non-members who want a full round in attractive surroundings.

Bromley Golf Centre

Off Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley Golf Centre is a handy option for a shorter game and practice. You can play nine holes or use the driving range on a pay and play basis, which makes it a good choice for beginners, for squeezing in a quick session, or for warming up before a longer round elsewhere.

Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre

Near Orpington, Chelsfield Lakes is a large golf centre with holes across an open layout plus a driving range. It welcomes non-members, so like the others here you can turn up and play as a visitor. Between them, Chelsfield Lakes, Bromley Golf Centre and the two council courses give the area plenty of casual golf without the need to join a club.

Private members clubs nearby

The area also has established private members clubs, including West Kent Golf Club near Downe and others around the borough. These generally require membership or a member to sign you in, and tend to sit at a higher price point than the public courses. They are worth considering if you play regularly and want a settled club, rather than the occasional casual round.

Which course should you choose?

For an affordable, no-commitment round, the public pay and play courses are the obvious pick: Lullingstone Park and High Elms for a full 18 holes, the Valley Course or Bromley Golf Centre for a shorter, beginner-friendly game, and Chelsfield Lakes or Bromley Golf Centre when you want to hit balls on a range. Green fees change through the year and between courses, so check each club's current prices before you travel. To plan a round at Lullingstone, see our green fees and tee booking guide.

Frequently asked questions

What golf courses are near Bromley?

Within about 20 to 30 minutes of Bromley you have Lullingstone Park at Chelsfield, High Elms Golf Course near Downe, Bromley Golf Centre off Magpie Hall Lane, and Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre near Orpington. High Elms and Lullingstone are public council-owned courses, while private members clubs such as West Kent are also close by.

What is the cheapest golf course near Bromley?

The public pay and play courses tend to be the most affordable. Lullingstone Park and High Elms are both owned by the local authority and run on a pay and play basis, so they are usually cheaper than the private members clubs in the area. Always check each course's current green fees before you travel.

Can you play golf near Bromley without being a member?

Yes. Lullingstone Park, High Elms, Bromley Golf Centre and Chelsfield Lakes all welcome non-members on a pay and play basis, so you can book a tee time and play a single round without joining a club.

Which golf course near Bromley is best for beginners?

A shorter course or a nine-hole layout is ideal for beginners. The nine-hole Valley Course at Lullingstone Park and the practice facilities and shorter formats at Bromley Golf Centre and Chelsfield Lakes are all good, low-pressure places to start.

Is there a driving range near Bromley?

Yes. Bromley Golf Centre and Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre both have driving ranges, and Lullingstone Park has a covered driving range and a pitch and putt for practising your short game.