Birchwood Park Golf Centre
Course Information
Birchwood Park Golf Centre, Kent is a 27 hole complex, with the 18 hole, par 71 (6364 yard) Main Course and 9 hole Orchard Course. A public, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par 71 | 6364 yards | Public | Parkland
About Birchwood Park Golf Centre
Golf Club Overview
Address: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01322 662038
Golf Pro: Stephen Lee | Tel: 01322 662038
Website: https://www.birchwoodparkgc.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Signing up for a Free Players Card will give you £5 Off the headline green fees. http://www.birchwoodparkgc.co.uk/playercard
Midweek Guide: £32.00 per round - Fri £35 *
Weekend Guide: £38.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Orchard Course | Yellow | 71 | 69 | 5817 | ||
| Orchard Course | Red | 28 | 0 | 1151 | ||
| Main course | TCGS | 71 | 71 [71] | 7100 | ||
| Main course | White | 71 | 72 [139] | 6392 | ||
| Main course | Whites | 71 | 69 [125] | 5817 | ||
| Main course | Yellow | 71 | 69 [125] | 5817 | ||
| Main course | Red | 72 | 72 | 5431 | ||
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4.13
AVERAGE RATING 3.7
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James W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2014
Course was a great day out and food at club house was extremely good, will be returning soon
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 103 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 103 Handicap: )
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Russell H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2014
Course in excellent condition, couple of bunkers out of play but greens very fast indeed. Very pleasant and helpful staff even the man selling food and drink in the buggy definitely recommend course in its present state.
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 97 Handicap: 20.7)
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 97 Handicap: 20.7)
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Terry T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2022
Nice course in very good condition. Good practice and restaurant facilities, friendly staff and a really good breakfast.
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Gary R rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2025
Fairways & Tboxes
Both fairways & T. Boxes are in poor condition.More sand than grass on T box.
& more stones than sand in bunkers.
It's a nice course to play,but for the money could be better looked after.
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Paul rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2024
Highly impressed
After the heavy rain we had a couple of days ago I was not expecting to see a course in such good condition . Greens were very good , bunkers were all playable and raked . I was amazed to see that there were people out there cutting the grass on the fairways also . A really pleasant experienceReviewer Rating
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Ian F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2024
Amazing condition given the rain lately, a few temp tees but to be expected. Short course but tricky greens and brutal pin positions made it a tough test
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Mick rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 26 2022
Very nice track
Played here not expecting too much to be honest as I’d seen and heard very mixed reviews but can honestly say that the greens are as good as you’ll find at a pay and play in January and there is no mess or mud on the fairways . Tees are in decent nick but could use some more tlc . All in all would recommend highlyReviewer Rating
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Pepi B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2021
Needs attention
This is a lovely course and decent challenge from the back tees. A typical, open parkland course but scores are needed on the front 9 as the back 9 is very unforgiving. However, this course is in decline in the last year or so. It looks like they have given up with the bunkers; can't be bothered about the tee boxes; obviously have so many people playing they don't even bother to mention to replace divots on fairways or pitch marks on greens. This is a good course but the maintenance is negligible. Where are the people in charge?(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13)
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Pepi B rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2021
questionable condition
I have played this course for a lot of years and seen the ups and downs. We are now very much in a down phase - the bunkers have not been raked since before lockdown; the greens are like concrete in April - where is the watering? there is little fairway definition and the tee boxes appear very scruffy. At this time, it is hard to recommend playing here.Reviewer Rating
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Samuel R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2020
Good choice
Not played here for a while as rounds were getting very slow, but a Sunday afternoon went round in 4 hours and even then had a few waits on the tee, so a very pleasant surprise! Greens good, tee boxes not in great shape. Fairways running fast.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 23.3)
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Adam H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 5 2018
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Terry T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2017
Good condition given this is a busy course. Good too see some sand in the bunkers now. Layout is quite open but a few hoes pose quite a challenge.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 112 Handicap: 24.4)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 112 Handicap: 24.4)
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Andy K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2017
This is an open shortish course, usually in good condition. It rained very heavily just before we teed off in March - and the course was fine, no standing water, and the surface was fair considering. Greens were very good, bunkers a bit compacted but in had rained just before However, the members need to learn a lesson in manners. A large group had a tee time booked for when it was raining. However they just waited in the Clubhouse for the rain to stop, and then jumped onto the 1st Tee, an hour after their tee time had past. Therefore anybody, including us, who had a tee time a bit later, couldn't get anywhere near the 1st Tee ??!! This had not been arranged with the pro shop or anything. Being a member does NOT mean you can just push aside anybody who isn't !!! Very poor advertisement for this otherwise nice club.
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Neil B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 7 2016
The course this year has been in brilliant condition, hats off the ground staff who've kept it in such good condition. Clubhouse/pro shop has been going through a re-fit but looking forward to seeing it all once it's finished. Great course, and only 2 minutes down the road for me, would definitely recommend.
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2015
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 24.2)
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Courtney, Kent rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 9 2015
excellent course, very well kept even this time of year. Greens team are always out improving the course. staff are always helpful and friendly with a great restaurant to get a hot coffee before your round or to have a nice meal afterwards. definitely recommend this course for all ability of golfer
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Nicholas H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2014
Lovely course. A bit of a hold up due to slow players who had no idea of course rules, but still a good round.
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 109 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 109 Handicap: 28)
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Peter S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2014
Tees and greens in excellent condition. The bunkers could still do with clearing of the stones.
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.4)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.4)
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Martyn T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2014
Greens pretty true despite very hot and dry conditions. Twilight price of 10 pounds was a bargain.
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.3)
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.3)
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Jamie C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2014
Played here twice nice course green veery good but both times waiting on the tees for far too long
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 97 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 97 Handicap: 28)
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Neil H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2014
Very busy for a twilight. Fairways and greens in great condition. Some of the tee boxes are temporary whilst they are putting new ones in. Brilliant value on a twilight after 4 at £9.99
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: 28)
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Lucien H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2013
There's been a lot of negative reviews about Birchwood in recent times so I was reluctant to book this on a Wednesday morning. But needs must and as ever the pace of play was very slow, we didn't approach anywhere near five hours but 4 hours 20 minutes is still long for a midweek two ball on this course. The fact is that Birchwood consistently overbooks teetimes, and the course simply looks overplayed, although the greens remain good as ever.
What really rankles though is the fact that the starter initially indicated that we would be paired up with another two ball as it was peak time and they are aware of the pace of play problem. Our other two ball didn't turn up - if they were ever meant to because there seemed to be plenty of other two balls on the course. However, by the 5th hole we spotted a single player marching up the previous fairway, who we eventually let through, no problem. But how does this sit with the management's professed policy of this being a 4-ball course? If it's really that busy - and there was a society ahead of us too - why let one person on the course? The answer is simple - money. Birchwood will never turn down cash, to the detriment of the course and the enjoyment of golfers.
I should also mention the sharp practice of the website we booked this through. On the website it looked like the whole morning was free - hence why I took a chance on playing here. But those online teetimes are just there for show - as we were told at the course if we had rung direct they would have said there was a society and recommended a different tee time.
I can't say don't play Birchwood as it does have some good holes and the greens are good. But you have to accept it is overplayed and rounds are slow.
(Round played: Sep 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: 11.4)
What really rankles though is the fact that the starter initially indicated that we would be paired up with another two ball as it was peak time and they are aware of the pace of play problem. Our other two ball didn't turn up - if they were ever meant to because there seemed to be plenty of other two balls on the course. However, by the 5th hole we spotted a single player marching up the previous fairway, who we eventually let through, no problem. But how does this sit with the management's professed policy of this being a 4-ball course? If it's really that busy - and there was a society ahead of us too - why let one person on the course? The answer is simple - money. Birchwood will never turn down cash, to the detriment of the course and the enjoyment of golfers.
I should also mention the sharp practice of the website we booked this through. On the website it looked like the whole morning was free - hence why I took a chance on playing here. But those online teetimes are just there for show - as we were told at the course if we had rung direct they would have said there was a society and recommended a different tee time.
I can't say don't play Birchwood as it does have some good holes and the greens are good. But you have to accept it is overplayed and rounds are slow.
(Round played: Sep 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: 11.4)
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Steven M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2013
Gave Birchwood another go but once again slow play ruins the day. Had an "older gentlemen" three-ball in front of us(we were a two-ball) and despite spending sometimes up to 5/10 mins searching for lost balls refused to wave us through. This started on the third hole and continued through the full 18. On the 15th There were 3 groups waiting on the tee whist they looked for yet another lost ball 50 yds on the left.. Ludicrous.
Retired to the bar after a 5hr, 45min round only to be met with a massive queue, groups ordering tea and coffee (For petes sakes - just make them an instant coffee!!), two bar staff and then one actually left the bar to collect glasses!!
We left and went to the Coach and Horses down the road.
Our final visit, will not be going back again. A shame as the course was in fairly good condition.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 23)
Retired to the bar after a 5hr, 45min round only to be met with a massive queue, groups ordering tea and coffee (For petes sakes - just make them an instant coffee!!), two bar staff and then one actually left the bar to collect glasses!!
We left and went to the Coach and Horses down the road.
Our final visit, will not be going back again. A shame as the course was in fairly good condition.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 23)
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David rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2025
Greens were super and the rest of the course is pretty good . Not much else to say apart from there being a Few temporary tees which wasn’t ideal .
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Friendly golfer rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2025
Sad course
The golf course has declined over the past few years. I Suppose the bottom line is it makes money so things won't change. The golf course is in shocking condition and gives the impression nobody cares booking is also joke. Is it being run down to sell for housing. So mock money wasted on treble bunkers. Ruins your irons with the stones and ridicules rubber base . Very sadReviewer Rating
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Thomas rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2025
Getting better
I played here in June with a friend and was horribly underwhelmed . Last week we both decided to try again as it is a local track to us and we have enjoyed it when we’ve played in years past and was glad to see improvements . Greens were a little slow as they had been tined but did roll very well , tees were far better than what we found in June and there was just a nicer look to the whole place . It was nice to see it getting better againReviewer Rating
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Peter S rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2025
A little disappointed
A sunny warm day and just a little breeze - should have been a perfect day's golf. The greens were in the final stages of tinning, ran slower but can see they will be in great shape in a few weeks. The tees were poor and to many of the bunkers had only a thin layer of sand on top of the rubber base. whether its been the weather, but there is a lot of barren areas on the fairways and the fringes of most greens. Disappointed with the overall condition and (currently) overpriced for what it delivers.Reviewer Rating
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Alex G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2025
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Barney rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2025
A tough hilly front 9 with a much flatter back 9 . Some tricky pin positions and bunkers make this a real good test . Greens were excellent .
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Callum rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2025
Parts of this course are excellent the greens especially as well as being very tidy tee to green . Sadly it is very dry in some areas one area is the tees . I did speak with a member of the grounds staff who told me there had been issues with watering . But I wouldn’t say it spoilt my round . ( my golf did that ) . Overall I had a good experience here and will definately return .
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Is there a driving range at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes there is a driving range at Birchwood Park Golf Centre which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Birchwood Park Golf Centre.
Is there a golf pro shop at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Birchwood Park Golf Centre.
Can you hire buggies at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Birchwood Park Golf Centre prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes you can order food for dining at Birchwood Park Golf Centre
Is there accommodation at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Birchwood Park Golf Centre?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Birchwood Park Golf Centre for further details.
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