Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
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View of the castle Photo submitted by EOtQjeDTv9qRn6VC7yCh on 11/05/2026
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Photo submitted by MbmAyx9ovwwSgAkFYfPL on 07/22/2025
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Photo submitted by MbmAyx9ovwwSgAkFYfPL on 07/22/2025
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Bridge on the way to the 18th fairway. Photo submitted by Blacksmith118 on 03/26/2025
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Photo submitted by t704497261 on 05/24/2022
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Great feel good factor if you par this hole Photo submitted by u7867701 on 08/21/2020
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Wonderful View of Castle Photo submitted by Dunelm22 on 02/03/2017
Golfer Reviews
Golf course
Friendly staff and a really nice course , the greens are lovely with some outstanding holes
Excellent course
This is one of the best courses in Co Durham. My friend and I were partnered up with a couple of guys from the Manchester area who thought it was the best course they'd ever played.
The fairways and greens were in fantastic condition and although there was a society playing in front of us, the pace of play was brilliant. I only wish other society matches could do the same.
Definitely recommended 👌
Brancepth
Had a most enjoyable round, superb course with some tricky but enjoyable par 3’s first time playing there but will definitely be back
OK course
We booked on golf now was worth £26 we paid not £40-45 asking price. lovely par 3s but wouldn't say it was a stand out course compared to other local courses. over all was a well maintained course few tricky par 3s and greens were well .
As brilliant as I remembered
I played brancepeth years ago and I brought my mate who’d never played it. I bigged it up somewhat and my gps it did not let us down.
Absolutely love the layout and variety or holes. We git in on a hot deal and laid £29.99, worth every penny.
We will be back very soon 🤩
Great course
Loved playing this course. Very challenging but great at the same time. Had a bit of everything. Great conditions for the time of year. Scenery was out of this world. We will definitely be back to play here again in the near future
GolfNow should know when green maintenance is happening and tell customers.
GolfNow should know when green maintenance is happening and tell customers before taking their money. This is an issue for GolfNow
Virtually all winter greens.
Pro shop staff didn’t inform that second hole was closed.
On other days though the course and facilities look like they would be excellent. Issue is with transparency of GN.
Brancpeth castle golf course
This is a negative against a very good golf course,when i booked,there no mention of taking your ball off the fairway and playing from the side rough,6 winter greens and some 100 yards short of the proper greens and similar will winter tee boxes to far forward,thus not a game of golf,payed £20,worth,£14.
Gem of a course
Played Brancepeth for first time and whilst conditions were wet and 3 temp greens it was an excellent test and some great Par 3 holes playing across ravines - all in all well worth a visit if your in the area. Staff very friendly and gave us some tips on the layout before going out.
Great golf course one of the best in the northeast
Amazing but tough course
Played this course at the end of December. I was expecting loads of winter greens but in the 18 holes only 1 was on winter green.
The tee boxes were all the winter tees but they were placed to still make each hole a challenge.
Staff in pro shop were welcoming and friendly
The bar area was open and the bacon roll & coffee was well priced for a club house and served by very friendly staff.
The course was busy but everyone seemed very pleasant.
I was shocked at how good a condition the course was in bearing in mind the weather we have had recently. I can't wait to play this course again when the weather improves to see it in its perfect state.
This course is WOW
Clubhouse is an old stable building tons of character. Professional very welcoming. A great shop. Driving range to practice. Nets and Putting and chipping green on the way to first Tee. Get your Par on the first as what is to follow needs good golf. Ravines are on a number of holes but this is the charm of this course. Tees are OK. Fairways are a pleasure to play from. Greens had been spiked when we played but putted amazing.
This course is a delight scenery is good. saw deer crossing the course. We had a great day on a wonderful; course. Chips were good too.
Magnificent course with a welcome to match l
Despite the awful weather, the course was in superb condition & we were given a very warm & gracious welcome.
The beer & food in the clubhouse are of high quality & great value..
Some extremely memorable holes & a very high standard of green keeping make this place a must visit..
The best in County Durham
If you're looking for a golf course that stands out in the North East, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club might just be the best around.
The course is fantastic—challenging in all the right ways. The greens are quick and tricky, They're tough but in a good way that keeps you thinking. The fairways are in great shape, and the bunkers are exactly where they should be. It's a course that really tests your skills, so if you're a high handicapper, you might find it a bit tough, but that's part of the charm.
The practice facilities are spot on, a driving range, nets, putting and chipping greens. The pro shop is well-stocked with everything from clubs to clothing, and the staff are very welcoming.
Brancepeth Castle is also set to host the England Golf English Seniors Men’s Amateur Championship soon, which just goes to show how good this course really is.
All in all, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is a must-visit if you're in the area. It’s got everything a golfer could want—great layout, excellent conditions, and a challenge that keeps you coming back for more. Just be ready for a tough, but thoroughly enjoyable, round of golf!
I’ll be back
Great course and challenging course in great condition and quick greens I’ll definitely be back again
Greens are a little slow to what I've played before and a little boggy on on the back nine. However people let me play through and very friendly. For the time of year still a good and testing course. I will be back