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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

Course Information

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club, County Durham is an 18 hole, par 70 (6400 yards), private, parkland golf course designed by Harry Colt in 1924.

18 holes | Par 70 | 6400 yards | Private | Parkland


Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Information

Address: Brancepeth Village, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8EA United Kingdom

Tel: 0191 378 0075

Website: https://www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk/

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.

Price Guide: ££££

Midweek Guide: £40.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £44.00 per round *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • 7 Day Membership Available
  • 5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Course Tee Par SSS Yards
brancepeth castleBlue7072 [130]6392
brancepeth castleWhite7071 [128]6173
brancepeth castleYellow7070 [128]6030
brancepeth castleSilver7068.8 [124]5865
brancepeth castleGreen7575 [144]5804
brancepeth castleRed7474 [137]5563

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Reviews


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.58

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AVERAGE RATING 4.6
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HIGHLY RATED

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4.6

The Course

4.3

Course Conditions

4.4

Value For Money

4.2

Pace of Play

4.4

Facilities & Service

4.3

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3.9

Practice Facilities

4.3

Food & Drink

What the club says: Brancepeth Castle Golf Club was designed by the world famous architect Harry Colt in 1924 and laid out on what was Brancepeth Castle Deer Park, the stables and coach house being converted into the clubhouse. Brancepeth is a beautiful parkland course of 6400 yards SSS 70 offering a great variation of holes. The deep ravine cutting through the course, provides some challenging tee shots.

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Trevor T rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 29 2025

NE TRIP

Great course and facilities, so many feature holes and excellent condition greens, one of the best parkland courses we have played.

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Jim W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 11 2025

First time playing this course, great condition, some picturesque par 3s, one of the best I have played, great clubhouse, freindly staff, well worth a visit

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Team Golfshake rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 19 2024

This is a golf course that should be on all golfers' radar as it offers so much for the visitor. The fees for its quality are excellent, its history unsurpassed, and the fun to be experienced by taking on its challenges to be relished.

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James J rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 17 2023

Lovely layout, good bar, nice pro shop

First time for me on this course, on a damp September afternoon. The fairways were lush, greens nicely kept but having been hallotined and add the dew, they were running particularly slow, which is a pity. Still managed a 77 which is good round for me. The course is really interesting and has three bridges across ravines which always makes for an interesting journey. Some hard holes but quite a lot of reachable holes, even the par fives. I really enjoyed the whole experience. The pro shop guys were really chatty and knocked a bit off for the greens maintenance and looked after us for clothing and drinks. We eat in the clubhouse and enjoyed the food there. I would definitely come back in better weather as I imagine in summer this is a belter and you would get much more run out on the fairways which would change scores a lot and greens would be harder to stay on i imagine.

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Lewis C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 25 2023

Challenging course, however on this day found the weather better suited my play. Pin locations were favourable and course conditions were really good. Fairways were is a great condition too. There was no wind and this was beneficial towards a good score.

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Craig F rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 6 2023

First time playing at this course but won't be my last. Absolutely amazing course in great surroundings. Tee shots near the castle are amazing. Great layout. Very clean. Fairways were in great condition. Club house was lovely. Nice pint and nice food. Greens were in the middle of repair so not the greatest of days play but was reflected in the lowered price.

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Craig F rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 6 2023

First time playing at this course but won't be my last. Absolutely amazing course in great surroundings. Tee shots near the castle are amazing. Great layout. Very clean. Fairways were in great condition. Club house was lovely. Nice pint and nice food. Greens were in the middle of repair so not the greatest of days play but was reflected in the lowered price.

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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 10 2023

This is a great golf course with plenty of challenging holes and beautiful scenery throughout the round. The course is in fantastic condition and is well maintained, with great hospitality and use of the land and environment. Highly recommend this course for any golfer looking for a challenge.


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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 27 2023

Well maintained, very good condition and beautiful scenery.

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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 27 2023

Good hospitality, well maintained & testing course with so many great holes. Picturesque views throughout the round.

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Matthew S rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 13 2022

Great Layout

Really varied and in good condition

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Paul F rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 21 2022

Challenging

We arrived on an extremely wet day and the staff were excellent, accommodating us and allowing us to play on the course when they could have remained closed. Excellent customer service throughout. Lovely course, beautiful scenery.

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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 9 2021

Great variety of holes

Great variety of holes, loved playing over ravines, good condition of course.

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Martin H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 26 2021


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Martin H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 26 2021


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Denis R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 23 2021

Hard but worth it

Difficult need to be fit that's why I got a buggy but great golf course

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Les W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 9 2021

Fantastic

One of the best courses in the north east

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Andrew M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 19 2021

Excellent course..very interesting par 3's and greens very true and quick...................................
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(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 108 Handicap: 32.3)

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Wayne B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 10 2020

Stunning killer of a course

Brilliant course and with a member ?15 fantastic value but i wouldn't pay full price of ?42

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Gary M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 14 2020

Lovley course


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Middlesbrough rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 4 2019

Tough

I'm quite a fit 72 year old but some of the climbing on this course very tough also paths going down hill once your trolly gets going very dangerous, the course apart from the walking very good condition and pleasing to the eye ,one downer could not get a sandwich until after 10am ,would not rush back ,nicer courses and more pleasant walking near by .

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Les W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 2 2019

Great course which was in fantastic condition the par threes were a challenge the hospitality first class

(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 116 Handicap: 26.7)

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Neil Bruce/ filey rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2019

Best course in the north of England

I come back to play this fantastic course every year. The layout is excellent with 8 ravines to drive over. The short par four 14th is s great risk reward hole. Greens are pure.

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John from bishop rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 13 2019

Fantastic golf course

By far the best course in the northeast of England.ive played nearly all of them and this is a unreal golf course.the hardest par 3s you will ever play.fairways always in pristine condition.the greens are superb.a must if you are visiting the northeast.

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Mick L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 21 2019

Beautiful

A very nice course which requires accuracy and on some hole requires a long carry which can be a challenge for some of us!

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 24.2)

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Craig B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 2 2018

Beautiful course

Fantastic course - great condition despite the hot weather over the summer. Greens in great condition and the par 3s are out of this world.

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Scott B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 31 2018

Nice course and in good condition with a mixture of holes tough test for any golfer all staff very friendly

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.5)

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Alan/Aberdeen rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 13 2018

Tough Par 3s

Pleasant members club with an interesting layout and some seriously challenging par 3s. Along with most courses just now the fairways were parched dry and very firm. Greens however were very well watered, soft and true. Overall a well maintained course.
A well established parkland layout with most fairways being based on old fashioned fields. This means they are broad and ‘wave’ up and down, leading to some interesting bounces and stances. You can even end up feeling a bit sea-sick! There’s a decent variety in length and shape which keeps thing interesting. It’s the par 3s that are the really challenging part though. They’re all tough with very little margin for error.. the 10th in particular is a beast, much harder than the 9th (hardest 9th in world golf).
All in a pleasant, well maintained and interesting course.

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Ann Doyle rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 4 2017

The most miserable club I've ever visited

We played here in the Mixed Open. There was no information for visitors and the pro could hardly be bothered to look up to check us in. In the morgue of a clubhouse we had to search for staff to get cups so we could get coffee and then there was no starter on the course to give us any information like local rules, yardages etc. We were made to feel like a nuisance which they only wanted for the money we had paid. The course was not in good condition either with huge divots all over the place and the grass scalped in places. Would not visit again even if it was free!

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Phil M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 20 2017

Lovely course generally however when i played the fairways were not in play so every shot was played from the semi rough. Also the greens here are normally excellent however they were poor today. Albeit it was early march.

(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.4)

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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

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 Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

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 Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.

Is there a bar at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Yes you can order food for dining at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

Is there accommodation at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Brancepeth Castle Golf Club for further details.

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