Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
Course Information
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, Northumberland is an 18 hole, par 70 (6374 yard), private, links golf course designed by James Braid in 1900.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6374 yards | Private | Links
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: , Embleton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3XQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01665 576562
Website: https://www.dunstanburgh.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
The course is reserved between
08.30 - 09.30am Saturdays and
07.00 - 10.00am on Sundays for club competitions.
Midweek Guide: £26.00 per round; £32:00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round, £38.00 per day weekends *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals 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 | ||
| Dunstanburgh Castle | White | 70 | 71 | 6287 | ||
| Dunstanburgh Castle | Yellow | 70 | 70 [125] | 5974 | ||
| Dunstanburgh Castle | Red | 73 | 73 | 5591 | ||
Dunstanburgh Castle Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Dunstanburgh Castle 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 Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club.
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4.38
AVERAGE RATING 4.4
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What the club says: Welcome to what many consider is the friendliest golf course in Northumberland. Dunstanburgh Castle nestles in Embleton Bay near Alnwick and boasts to being one of the finest courses in the area. There are holes to challenge golfers of all skill levels and ages. It is a traditional links course, created by the great golf course architect, James Braid. Set amongst beautiful scenery on the North-East coast of Northumberland's Heritage Coastline, you will enjoy a visit which will stay with you forever.
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Andy H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2025
Great location on Northumberland coast
Played here before, only one par 5 but some long par 4's, a short PW par 3 but across an inlet so you'd better hit the green. Small clubhouse, decent condition course overall, greens mostly very good. No rain for a while so fairways a bit parched. Lots of weekend ramblers around course so had to be wary of them.Reviewer Rating
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Adrian D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2025
Great links course, very tough into the wind and so much fun downwind with the hard and fast running fairways. And tough to keep it on the fairways. So many interesting holes, variety etc and very picturesque, lovely views especially at the 12th /13th. Excellent greens.
nearest the sea and the castle
nearest the sea and the castle
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Adrian D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2025
Great course, excellent condition, true greens, very fast fairways and hard to keep your ball on the fairway and hard to hold the greens too given the lack of rain.
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James M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2025
Dustanburgh castle golf club
Absolutely spectacular. A hidden gem in the north east. Fantastic views and awesome course. Can't recommend the s course enough.Reviewer Rating
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Philip J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2024
Great Links Course
Really friendly club, course in fantastic condition with lovely fast greens. Not long but some small undulating greens, lucky to play when there was not much wind. Great value at ?32 per round. Excellent bacon rolls and coffee post round.Reviewer Rating
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AW Leicestershire rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 23 2024
The course has a lot of Interesting holes with great views.
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Andrew Forbes rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2024
No food after 4
4 of us played golf our wives came to restaurant sat outside waiting for us they arrived 15.30 we got of course at 16.05 we had the food deal and our wives wanted to eat with us when we went to order for them we we told sorry its after 4 they can only get sandwiches baring in mind they were sitting outside since 15.30 and there was no signs to say food stops at 4 and were not informed this by staff as they sat waiting for us now on the menus at the tables clearly says FOOD SERVED TILL 5 PM no where it says it's 4 pmWe travelled from Edinburgh for this day and being told not getting meals because 5 mins late which it wasn't on menu really spoilt what was otherwise a great day
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2024
Exceptional links course at reasonable cost in beautiful surroundings with welcoming staff.
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Phil J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 11 2024
tucked away down a beach road
beautiful course, amazing scenery, great backdrop of the ruined castle and a Deli in the village that sells THE BEST sausage rollsReviewer Rating
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Roger J D J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2024
Very nice, friendly and challenging course with great views. Access road and parking could be a pain
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Simon Weightman rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 31 2023
This a great golf course WATCH OUT for the man eating pot hole as you enter their driveway leaving the village it will bend your wheels and dent your balls .
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Robert W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2023
Top coastal course, stunning views
We weren't blessed with weather but could still appreciate the fine layout here and course was still very firm from 2 weeks of dry and sunny weather. The selection of holes is a real treat with a mix of length, difficulty and strategy all underpinned by some excellent conditioning. Although we left somewhat beaten by the rain I think we'd all look forward to having another go to truly appreciate the fine course and stunning scenery available. Till next time....Reviewer Rating
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Chas Scotland rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2023
Nothing special
Included this course in a trip back from playing in East Lothian but it’s not as good as anything up there. A fiddly, short layout. Nice coastal views but that’s about it.Reviewer Rating
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Johan Rousseau rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2023
Difficult to pigeonhole
Not a links course, more of a cliff top type. Quite short and fiddly although some nice views which take attention away from the general low-level challenge of the course.Reviewer Rating
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Gordon L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2023
Great course
Great course. Good service. Lovely weather. Challenging with some difficult holes. Well worth a round.Reviewer Rating
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Chris P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 12 2023
Old school
No school like it. Classic old school links golf. Not fussy, but great fairways and greens and a bit querkyReviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2023
This course is well-maintained and not too challenging. The location, scenery, and condition of the course are all great.
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Chris P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2022
Gem
Old fashioned short but challenging traditional links ...... Absolutely loved itReviewer Rating
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Ben M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 25 2022
Great value, stunning course
A challenging course which is very well maintained. Exceptional backdrop and views, very fair layout, keep to the fairways and good scoring is possible, rough is a genuine hazard. Hard to fault the course at all and at ?20 an amazing price.Reviewer Rating
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Mbachi N rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2022
Worth more than the green fee
We played Dunstanburgh on our way back from the Open championship and were both very impressed. The greens rolled well, the course was tricky in parts and the views are lovely. The Par 3 13th was my favourite, a 130 yard hole over a steep drop which played into wind on the day and made clubbing difficult.There is no pro shop but you pick the cards up in the little bar they have which serves both golfers and walkers. The course had a small putting green and a chipping green but no range or net as far as we could see.
If I had one complaint, it was that the pace of play wasn't great as the course was busy with fourballs and societies.
It wasn't enough to ruin the day but I would like to play the course again when not busy so I can fully concentrate. It's definitely a course I would recommend and will look to play again
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2022
Lovely scenery
First 10 holes brilliant to play ,,last 8 holes apart from 2 par 3s pretty similarReviewer Rating
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Andrew M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2022
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 11 2022
Greens always immaculate
Greens always immaculate, course difficult but not too difficult.Reviewer Rating
A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 10 2021
Great condition
Great condition, great location and although slightly wet the views were stunning.Reviewer Rating
Stephen W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2021
Great course in great condition even with rain all through the night and most of the round.
Some fantastic views as expected for a links course.
Greens not too quick
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.2)
Some fantastic views as expected for a links course.
Greens not too quick
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.2)
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Wayne B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2021
Excellent links challenge
A beautiful links challenging course with an added bonus of a castle over looking it. More than worth the drive to itReviewer Rating
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Jamie rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 23 2021
Unforgettable Experience
Easily one of the best UK golf experiences I’ve ever had. Course was in fantastic condition. Views, simply incredible. Incredible value for money.Reviewer Rating
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Gareth W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2021
Fantastic friendly course
Great course, very tough but well worth a visit greens and fairways in tip top condition and excellent value with food before and after.(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 15.8)
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Trevor T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2021
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William C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2021
Stunning course
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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Dunstanburgh 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 Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Dunstanburgh 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 Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club for further details.
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