Golfing TripsGolf Travel • UK
0118 230 8565The United Kingdom is the birthplace of golf, from the ancient links of Scotland to the parkland gems of England and the dramatic courses of Wales. St Andrews, Gleneagles, Royal Birkdale and Celtic Manor are just a handful of the legendary venues awaiting you.
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On the edge of Templepatrick village, about 20 minutes from central Belfast and just a short drive from Belfast International Airport, this hotel pairs an on-site parkland course with a comfortable, full-service base that feels properly countryside rather than city-adjacent. The 18-hole course runs across the historic Castle Upton Estate, with tree-lined fairways, gentle elevation changes and water in play on several holes. This fair test rewards sensible positioning over power and suits mixed-ability groups well. It has also hosted professional and regional events, adding some credibility to the layout. The hotel itself offers spacious rooms, a bar and restaurant suited to relaxed group meals, and a LivingWell health club with pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
Set in parkland along the River Maine in County Antrim, Galgorm is built as much around relaxation as it is around golf. Its Championship Castle Course is an 18-hole par-72 layout that has hosted the Northern Ireland Open and the ISPS Handa World Invitational, with tree-lined fairways and natural water features that reward smart positioning over raw power, championship-calibre golf without being punishing for everyday players. Accommodation ranges from modern rooms to cottages and lodges, giving it flexibility for couples, groups and longer stays, and dining spans relaxed bars to more refined restaurants. The standout, though, is the Thermal Village spa, with indoor and outdoor pools, riverside hot tubs, saunas and relaxation areas. Belfast is about 30 minutes away, with the north coast well within day-trip range.
As Belfast's tallest hotel, the Grand Central sits right in the city centre, putting shops, City Hall, and the Cathedral Quarter within easy walking distance. Its defining feature is height — many rooms look out across the city and beyond, giving it a sense of occasion that's rare for a central-Belfast stay. Inside, rooms are smart and contemporary with good beds, modern bathrooms and soundproofing that keeps street noise out, while comfort stays high without tipping into excess. The Observatory rooftop bar is the headline draw for evenings, alongside a main restaurant and a more casual lobby bar. It works well as a refined base for golfers who want serious course time by day and a stylish, central setting by night.
Set along the River Lagan, just over the bridge from Belfast city centre, this modern, full-service hotel puts the SSE Arena, Titanic Belfast and the Cathedral Quarter within easy walking distance. Rooms are contemporary and spacious with large windows, good beds and modern bathrooms, and many look out over the river or city. Dining is centred on the hotel restaurant and bar, with a separate lounge for drinks or informal meetings, and there's a well-equipped fitness room, though this isn't a spa-style hotel with pools or thermal facilities. It works well as a practical, comfortable city base for golfers who want to mix sightseeing and nightlife with drives out to nearby courses.
Best months: May–Sep. Temperate — best Apr–Sep
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