Castle Eden Golf Club
Course Information
Castle Eden Golf Club, County Durham is an 18 hole, par 70 (6272 yard), private, parkland golf course.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6272 yards | Private | Parkland
Castle Eden Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Castle Eden, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4SS United Kingdom
Tel: 01429 836510
Website: https://www.castleedengolfclub.co.uk
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Castle Eden Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Castle Eden Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Castle Eden Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.17
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 35 reviews)
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HIGHLY RATED
95%
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What the club says: Originally named the Dene Golf Club, the course was opened shortly after the end of the First World War, the Castle Eden course was given its new title in 1927. Its opening holes are well known recognised as one of the most difficult starts to a round in the whole of England.
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p vasey rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2025
Worst course in this part of the world
Book this today for my son's 9th birthday. 9.28am tee time. We had no breakfast because we assumed, as the adverts for societies etc said, there would be bacon rolls/full English/coffee available. Turned up at 8.20. Pro shop closed. Club main doors closed. Side door to bar was open, so i went in and asked if there was any food on.Membership £810 plus £500 booking fee, this place, by the way.
Went over to the practice ground. Practice ground is flat for the first 10 yards then it's so downhill that your shots are blind. No good when picking up your balls and someone else is hitting into you not even knowing you're there.
Warmed up, mooched back over to the club. Still no lass in the bar, but i managed to get a coffee from some machine. Zero food though, 9.10am now.
The practice putting green is so severely sloped that that's no straight putt on it and every putt is either massively down or uphill. Doesn't make for getting your feel before the round.
The actual course, a big pile of meh. No real holes to remember and several that were just annoyingly uphill. Greens were fine. Bunkers either no sand or far too much sand. Fairways and rough very patchy in places. Holes full of water despite being in a very dry spell nearing June.
Overall, for £40 each for a round (1 adult and 1 junior) midweek, the course is an absolute disgrace and i would never play there again. The only good thing is a friendly pro and very well stocked pro shop.
This course and the facilities is worth no more than £20 a round midweek, but because it's in the affluent Castle Eden they get away with what they charge like absolute bandits.
Worst course in this part of the north east, when compared to Hartlepool, Seaton Carew, Sharpley and Seaham.
Would not play again.
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Kieran D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 18 2024
Very nice course, well looked after with work being done regularly to keep a good standard of course for all players. Some greens a little bumpy so a slight roller to help flatten back out. Very friendly and welcoming staff in a very clean and nice club house and shop.
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Show morePaul F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2022
Worth Playing
Very friendly staff from the pro shop through to the kitchen and bar staff, excellent food, great course in good condition.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAlan J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 28 2022
Superb course and excellent for winter golf. Food and atmosphere in clubhouse was really good.
(Round played: Jan 2022 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14)
(Round played: Jan 2022 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14)
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Show moreAlan J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2021
Great course in perfect condition
Lovely parkland course with many scenic holesReviewer Rating
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Show moreAlan J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2021
Great course in perfect condition
Lovely parkland course with many scenic holesReviewer Rating
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Show moreChristopher W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2018
Nice course, tricky in parts
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.5)
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.5)
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Show moreLes W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2018
course in tip top condition the greens were well kept and the food was great
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 109 Handicap: 25.5)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 109 Handicap: 25.5)
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Show moreRaymond S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2017
Testing course in County Durham
Castle Eden has always had a good reprutation as a fantastic local course in our area. The course is treelined with some very testing holes. There is no water on the course, but there is drainage diches that are well marked around the course. It's resonably priced with a well stocked 19th and excellent food. You'll be welcomed by staff and members alike,(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.1)
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Show moreSean M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2017
Good course enjoyed it some fairways are bumpy still good would recommend it and will be dack
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 23.3)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 23.3)
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Show moreSteven P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2017
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Show morePeter W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2016
First Class Course
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Show moreChristian R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2016
If you can get sogned in by a member its worth every penny of £17. Not sure its worth the £35 standard green fee. Lovely course with a great layout of holes. Very enjoyable.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.9)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.9)
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Show moreAnthony F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2016
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 117 Handicap: 28)
great country side course nice open fairways greens and bunkers ok some challenging holes and some nice par threes longer that they look
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Show morejames dowling rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2016
worst bunkers I have ever seen, they really let down the course cant really understand how there so bad?. The course and its layout is fantastic.
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Show moreDavid I rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2016
Perfect course, not many better than this, maintained to perfection, well laid out with interesting greens and pin positions. members have a special course here
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 106 Handicap: 23.1)
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Show moreChris darlington rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2015
Great course fabulous greens definitely come back very friendly clubhouse
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Show moreSimon T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 14 2015
Good course, greens in excellent condition. very hilly
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 23.1)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 23.1)
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Show moreChristopher W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2015
Excellent course in very good condition for this time of the year
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 16.3)
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Show moreLes W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2015
This was my first visit to Castle Eden and it was perfect
Well done to the greenkeepers
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 118 Handicap: 23.9)
Well done to the greenkeepers
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 118 Handicap: 23.9)
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Show morePhil J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2015
lovely course, well kept greens, great staff in pro shop and magnificent clubhouse with main room, orangery and balcony.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.4)
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.4)
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Show moreSteven B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2015
Tidy well looked after course, greens are exceptional.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 23.6)
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 23.6)
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Show moreSteven B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2014
a nice well kept course, greens had not long been treated but were quite slick, will be even better in a week or so, a challenging but easy course at the same time.
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 26.8)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 26.8)
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Show moreSteven B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2013
Very nice, well maintained course, greens are excellent also. A mixture of challenging and fairly easy holes.
(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 106 Handicap: 26.8)
(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 106 Handicap: 26.8)
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Show moreSimon rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2013
Great Course always a pleasure to play very friendly club house and good catering facilities
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Show morejohn, durham rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 8 2012
Played this course nearly every year for the past 10 years however the course appears to be in constant decline. Very disappointed this year, the worst I have ever seen it. Certainly not worth the money and think we will be missing this one out next year.
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Show moreCameron W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2010
great course
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Show moreJohn B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2007
It was a beautiful day and this course is a great place to play on a beautiful day. It was very well kept. It has great rolling fairways and excellent fast greens. It is a classic parkland style course in a great situation. It has it's fair share of interesting holes but without any standing out as great golf holes. The clubhouse is very nice with good changing facilities. As usual the people around the club were very friendly and helpful and it does a great bacon butty. Only real downside was that it did not take the 2fore1 vouchers which we use on our trips so it may be a while before we return to the delights of castle eden but we will be back again some day.
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Castle Eden Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Castle Eden Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Castle Eden Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Castle Eden Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Castle Eden 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 Castle Eden Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Castle Eden Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Castle Eden 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 Castle Eden Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Castle Eden Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Castle Eden Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Castle Eden Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Castle Eden Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Castle Eden Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Castle Eden Golf Club for further details.
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