Lincolnshire
Overview
The home of England Golf's National Golf Centre, anchored by the Hotchkin Course — consistently ranked England's best inland test.
Why Play Golf Here
The Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa is widely regarded as England's finest inland course, famous for its punishing bunkering and a 2019 Tom Doak restoration. As the home of the National Golf Centre, it sits at the heart of English amateur golf, in a quiet corner of rural Lincolnshire quite different from the country's better-known coastal and resort destinations.
- Best time to visit
- April to October for the most reliable conditions.
- Nearest airports
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) — approximately 52 miles / broader international network, Humberside Airport (HUY) — approximately 30 miles, the closer but more limited option
- Recommended stay
- 1–2 nights
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Woodhall Spa village
Woodhall Spa village is the natural base, putting the National Golf Centre and the Hotchkin Course within walking distance of most accommodation. It's a quiet, old-fashioned English spa town rather than a developed golf resort, suited to golfers who want the course to be the focus of the trip.
- Golf access
- The Hotchkin Course is on the edge of Woodhall Spa village itself.
- Restaurants & evenings
- A small Lincolnshire spa town with a handful of good pubs, cafés, and tearooms.
- Families
- The Cottage Museum and the village's Edwardian spa-town character make for a quiet, relaxed stay.