Golf courses near Leicester
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Leicester, including 18 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 3 pitch and putt. 97% have a website listed.
At a glance
30courses within 25 km
18with 18 holes
5with 9 holes
3pitch and putt
20say visitors are welcome
29with a website
1890oldest founding year listed
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 18 | 60% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| Pitch and putt | 3 | 10% |
| Holes not recorded | 4 | 13% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 8 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 9 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Leicester
4Under 5 km
75 to 10 km
610 to 15 km
1315 to 25 km
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | 23 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| Leicester | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 20
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 3.9 km | |
| Birstall Golf Club | 70 | 1901 | 3.9 km | |
| Scraptoft Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 6.4 km | |
| Kirby Muxloe Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1893 | 7.2 km |
| Rothley Park Golf Club | 18 | 1911 | 7.2 km | |
| Glen Gorse Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 7.5 km | |
| Blaby Golf Centre | 9 | 54 | 8.4 km | |
| Whetstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.3 km | |
| Beedles Lake Golf Course | 18 | 73 | 10 km | |
| Lingdale Golf Club | 10 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Forest Golf Course | 9 | 1890 | 12 km | |
| Kirby Muxloe Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1893 | 7.2 km |
| Hinckley Golf Club | 1894 | 17 km | ||
| Cosby Golf Club | 18 | 1895 | 11 km | |
| Market Harborough Golf Club | 18 | 1898 | 24 km | |
| Birstall Golf Club | 70 | 1901 | 3.9 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 12 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Heights | 18 | 70 | 3.8 km |
| Leicestershire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 3.9 km |
| Birstall Golf Club | 70 | 3.9 km | |
| The Gallops Golf Course | 9 | 4.7 km | |
| Scraptoft Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 6.4 km |
| Rothley Park Golf Club | 18 | 7.2 km | |
| Kirby Muxloe Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 7.2 km |
| Glen Gorse Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 7.5 km |
| Enderby Golf & Leisure Centre | 9 | 36 | 7.6 km |
| Blaby Golf Centre | 9 | 54 | 8.4 km |
| Whetstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.3 km |
| Beedles Lake Golf Course | 18 | 73 | 10 km |
| Lingdale Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| Forest Hill Golf & Conference Centre | 18 | 73 | 10 km |
| Cosby Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | |
| Charnwood Forest Golf Course | 9 | 12 km | |
| Shelthorpe Golf Course (Pitch & Putt) | 18 | 14 km | |
| Kibworth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 16 km |
| Longcliffe Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Hinckley Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club | 18 | 18 km | |
| Six Hills Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 18 km |
| Hollycroft Park Pitch & Putt | 19 km | ||
| Melton Mowbray Town Estate Golf Course | 21 km | ||
| Lutterworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 22 km |
| Kilworth Springs | 18 | 72 | 22 km |
| Bramcote Waters Golf Course | 9 | 32 | 24 km |
| Rushcliffe Golf Club | 18 | 24 km | |
| Nuneaton Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 24 km |
| Market Harborough Golf Club | 18 | 24 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Leicester?
- 30 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Leicester. 11 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Leicester?
- Humberstone Heights, about 3.8 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Leicester?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Leicester?
- 20 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Leicestershire Golf Club, Birstall Golf Club and Scraptoft Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Leicester?
- Among the 12 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Charnwood Forest Golf Course dates back to 1890, followed by Kirby Muxloe Golf Club (1893).
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