20 Great Value Golf Courses to Play in the East of England

Showcasing more great value courses to play this year and beyond, the East of England is home to a rich variety of destinations, including Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Bedfordshire, all of which can offer some tremendous layouts.

And the wonderful thing is that many of them aren't expensive and deliver an experience that surpasses expectations, which the Golfshake Community has rated accordingly within the popular Course Section, a wonderful resource for any golfer in search of somewhere new and different to play.

From parkland to heathland, short and long, but all Highly Recommended, there is something in this part of the country for everyone, including these 20 Great Value Golf Courses to Play in the East.

Make sure you consider visiting one this season!

Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.08

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Great course - partly designed by James Braid, interesting holes, greens in good condition, fairways not watered so conditions change with weather. Long grass, but wide fairways. Clubhouse up to date with good food and outside seating area."

Newton Green Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.43

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Review Comment: "First time playing here on a society day. Cracking course. Not the longest but always something on each hole to keep your interest."

Rochford Hundred Golf Club

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Value For Money Rating: 4.67

Review Comment: "Without doubt one of the prettiest courses I've ever played. Very well maintained, the greens are quick and true. The fairways are narrow and the rough can be punishing. But I can't wait to go back and play it again."

Woodbridge Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.47

Value For Money Rating: 4.60

Review Comment: "Super heathland course, with tees and greens in excellent condition. It was lovely to play off good fairways. The staff were all very welcoming & friendly."

Birch Grove Golf Course

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.00

Value For Money Rating: 4.58

Review Comment: "Birch Grove is a lovely little course in fantastic condition, if you are looking for course to play for all levels of handicap there is something at Birch for everyone."

Pavenham Park Golf Club

Location: Bedfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.51

Value For Money Rating: 4.48

Review Comment: "I feel so honoured to call it my home club. The course is always presented in great condition and is always challenging. The views are also amazing."

Haverhill Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.38

Value For Money Rating: 4.47

Review Comment: "Deceptively difficult course which is beautiful throughout and with some very interesting holes."

Seckford Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.19

Value For Money Rating: 4.44

Review Comment: "Very good golf course, would play again and would definitely recommend this course to friends and family."

Mattishall Golf Club

Location: Norfolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.10

Value For Money Rating: 4.44

Review Comment: "Course is in very good condition. The staff and members are very friendly. Food and drink after your game is good."

Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.40

Value For Money Rating: 4.43

Review Comment: "Boyce Hill is not the longest course in Essex but it is one of the hardest. Hills and rolling fairways make it a good challenge. The greens are lovely and roll very true. You will need your A game to score well around here."

Brett Vale Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.36

Value For Money Rating: 4.42

Review Comment: "Great course, it has been well looked after during lockdown. Was great getting back on it thoroughly enjoyed the round, can't wait for the next one. The improvements made while closed have been great."

Barnham Broom Golf Club

Location: Norfolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.35

Value For Money Rating: 4.41

Review Comment: "Very tight tree lined course, fairways were in a great condition, greens very true and very well looked after. Some beautiful looking holes, a real challenge."

Aldeburgh Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Value For Money Rating: 4.40

Review Comment: "Delightful traditional club, very welcoming to both ladies and men. The course is tight with plenty of gorse to contend much of which had been pruned back this season. Excellent winter condition. Very good value winter fees inclusive of delicious soup and sandwiches."

Frinton Golf Club

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.28

Value For Money Rating: 4.40

Review Comment: "Lovely links style course, very playable, testing with a sea breeze. Greens in good condition. Staff were fantastic. Food was superb."

Clacton on Sea Golf Club

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

Value For Money Rating: 4.38

Review Comment: "Well worth a visit as it's a beautiful and interesting course. Good for tactical play, as not all holes require a driver!"

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Value For Money Rating: 4.38

Review Comment: "Changed a lot since I last played with lots of trees and scrub removed really giving the course some improved views. Everything was in excellent condition."

Colne Valley Golf Club

Location: Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.36

Value For Money Rating: 4.38

Review Comment: "Played this course for the first time as our normal choice was unavailable due to a competition. This is an excellent course for all levels, in very good condition for the time of year and very good value for money. Clubhouse staff extremely friendly and we were made to feel very welcome."

Aylesbury Vale Golf Club

Location: Bedfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.19

Value For Money Rating: 4.37

Review Comment: "Course in great condition after lockdown. Well managed and maintained. Look forward to playing again soon."

Thetford Golf Club

Location: Norfolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.33

Value For Money Rating: 4.36

Review Comment: "Lovely course which is incredible value as well as a solid test for good golfers. Plenty of tough par 4s but also some lovely par 3s including the 16th which could easily remind visitors of a more illustrious Surrey or Berkshire layout. A good Norfolk piece of hospitality always awaits too."

Bawburgh Golf Club

Location: Norfolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

Value For Money Rating: 4.35

Review Comment: "I hadn't played Bawburgh for a couple of years so it was good to return and see improvements to a course that I already enjoyed. The clubhouse has been recently refurbished and looks great. Our group of 18 enjoyed a buffet after the round which was superb. The course itself has been improved by some thoughtful rerouting at the start. It has always been well maintained in the past so I was not surprised to find it in excellent condition this time. One of the top parkland courses in Norfolk in my opinion."

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