Golf Courses Near Sevenoaks: Where to Play and What They Cost
A local guide to pay and play and members courses around Sevenoaks
If you are looking for golf courses near Sevenoaks, you have a good spread to choose from within a short drive: accessible pay and play courses at Lullingstone Park and Darenth Valley, and established private members clubs such as Knole Park and Wildernesse. This guide runs through the main options, what kind of golfer each suits, and why Lullingstone Park is one of the most accessible and affordable rounds in the area.
Lullingstone Park, Chelsfield
Around 15 to 20 minutes from Sevenoaks, just off the A21 and near the M25, Lullingstone Park is one of the most accessible pay and play courses for golfers in the area. It offers a Championship 18-hole course and a shorter Valley course, welcomes visitors and non-members without a handicap, and has online tee booking, a driving range and practice area. It is a strong choice for a straightforward, good-value round. For the full picture, see our guide to the courses and the green fees and tee booking guide.
Darenth Valley Golf Course, Shoreham
Set in the Darent Valley near Shoreham, a few minutes north of Sevenoaks, Darenth Valley is an 18-hole parkland course long regarded as one of the better pay and play options in the area. It takes casual green fees, society bookings and memberships, with tee times bookable online or through the pro shop. Its valley setting makes for a scenic, walkable round that suits visitors and improvers.
Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks
For a private members experience right in the town, Knole Park is set within the historic deer park beside Knole House, giving it one of the most striking settings in Kent. It is a members club rather than pay and play, but visitors are often welcome by prior arrangement on selected days. Expect a mature, undulating parkland course and a traditional club atmosphere.
Wildernesse and Woodlands Manor
To the east of Sevenoaks, Wildernesse is a long-established private members club set in mature woodland, accessible from the M25 and A25, welcoming visitors on some weekdays by advance booking. A little further out towards West Kingsdown, Woodlands Manor offers another parkland round within easy reach. Both are worth considering if you want a change from the pay and play courses, though as members clubs their visitor access and green fees differ, so book ahead.
Which course should you choose?
If you want a simple, good-value round without membership, Lullingstone Park or Darenth Valley are the natural picks, both open to visitors and easy to book. If you are after a more traditional members experience and a special setting, Knole Park and Wildernesse are the standouts, subject to their visitor policies. For a wider local roundup a little further afield, see our guide to golf courses near Bromley, or read the green fees and tee booking guide to plan your visit to Lullingstone Park.
Frequently asked questions
What golf courses are near Sevenoaks?
Within a short drive of Sevenoaks you have Darenth Valley Golf Course at Shoreham and Lullingstone Park at Chelsfield as accessible pay and play options, plus established private members clubs including Knole Park in Sevenoaks itself and Wildernesse to the east of the town. Woodlands Manor near West Kingsdown is another course within easy reach. The mix means both casual visitors and members are well served.
What is the best pay and play golf course near Sevenoaks?
Darenth Valley at Shoreham and Lullingstone Park at Chelsfield are the go-to pay and play courses in the area, both welcoming non-members without a handicap and offering online tee booking. They tend to be more affordable than the private members clubs nearby, which makes them a sensible choice for visitors, beginners, and casual rounds.
Can you play golf near Sevenoaks without being a member?
Yes. The pay and play courses such as Darenth Valley and Lullingstone Park are open to visitors and non-members, so you can simply book a tee time and play. Some private clubs also welcome visitors on certain days by prior arrangement, usually at a higher green fee, so it is worth checking each club's visitor policy in advance.
How far is Lullingstone Park from Sevenoaks?
Lullingstone Park Golf Course at Chelsfield is roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive from Sevenoaks, just off the A21 and close to the M25. That makes it one of the more accessible pay and play courses for golfers in and around the town, with a Championship 18-hole course and a shorter Valley course to choose from.
Are there affordable golf courses near Sevenoaks?
Yes. The council-linked and pay and play courses in the area, including Lullingstone Park and Darenth Valley, are generally the most affordable way to play, especially if you use quieter weekday or twilight slots. Green fees change through the year, so check current prices with each course before you book rather than relying on old figures.