England
England's Open Championship Coast
Overview
The stretch of English coastline that hosts The Open Championship, anchored by Royal St George's in Kent.
- Nearest airports
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Featured Courses
Where to stay
Sandwich / Deal
Sandwich is the home town of Royal St George's and gives immediate access to the highest concentration of Open Championship links outside Scotland. The medieval town has a character of its own, and Deal — the next village along the coast — adds more dining and a fine links course of its own.
- Golf access
- Royal St George's is immediately outside Sandwich; Royal Cinque Ports (Deal) and Prince's are both within 5 minutes.
- Restaurants & evenings
- Sandwich is a small medieval town with a handful of good pubs and restaurants; Deal has more dining options and a strong café culture.
- Families
- Deal Castle, Walmer Castle, and the White Cliffs of Dover are nearby; the Kent coast is accessible and scenic.
Canterbury / Folkestone
Canterbury is a practical base for golfers who want a city hotel on the Kent links tour, with the Open Championship courses a short drive away. Its cathedral, medieval streets, and museums give it far more character than most English inland towns.
- Golf access
- Sandwich and the Kent links coast are 20–30 minutes; the Channel Tunnel at Folkestone connects to France for golfers on longer tours.
- Restaurants & evenings
- Canterbury has a good range of restaurants in its historic centre; Folkestone's creative quarter has developed a notable food scene.
- Families
- Canterbury Cathedral and the city's Roman and medieval heritage make it one of England's most historically rich family destinations.
Location
Map of England's Open Championship Coast coming soon