Courses
Brocket Hall Golf Club
Hadley Wood Golf Club
Porters Park Golf Club
Hotels
The Hadley Hotel
Experience the best of Hertfordshire’s golfing treasures with the East Herts Tour, a journey through four of the region’s finest , each offering a unique golfing adventure within an hour’s reach of London. This tour blends elegance, challenge, and natural beauty, welcoming golfers to explore the stunning fairways of Brocket Hall, Hadley Wood, and Porters Park Golf Club.
The tour is a perfect blend of sporting excellence and heritage, allowing players to enjoy a unique combination of sophisticated golf and classic English hospitality, all within a short journey from London.
Brocket Hall
Brocket Hall is a distinguished 36-hole venue, offering two exceptional courses: the Melbourne and the Palmerston. Set within the iconic Brocket Hall Estate, both courses bring together scenic elegance and a top-tier golfing experience. The Melbourne Course, known for its sweeping parkland layout, challenges players with its lakes and the famous Broadwater Bridge over the River Lea, creating memorable water features that demand accuracy and strategy.
In contrast, the Palmerston Course winds through ancient woodland, with fairways framed by rare trees that lend the course a secluded, almost ethereal quality. Together, these courses showcase Brocket Hall as a dual gem in English golf, offering diversity and challenge for all players in a setting that combines history, beauty, and sophistication.
Hadley Wood
A short 13 miles from London’s centre, Hadley Wood is a hidden gem known for its meticulously maintained course and classic architectural design by the legendary Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Surrounded by Hertfordshire’s lush countryside, this course features tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering that demand accuracy, while the rolling terrain and well-manicured greens invite an enjoyable test of skill. The natural beauty of Hadley Wood’s landscape, coupled with its thoughtful layout, gives golfers an immersive experience that feels both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Porters Park Golf Club
Porters Park Golf Club is a beautifully manicured, historic course that brings together charm and tradition. Originally laid out in 1899, the course has evolved over the years while preserving its classic appeal. Porters Park is known for its rolling fairways, gently undulating greens, and tree-lined holes that offer a variety of challenges for golfers of all abilities. The strategic layout, coupled with Hertfordshire’s scenic countryside views, makes every round here both enjoyable and challenging. It is an ideal place to experience traditional English golf, with a warm and inviting club atmosphere.
Accommodation
After a day on the greens, golfers can relax and recharge at The Hadley Hotel, a charming boutique hotel situated just minutes from Hadley Wood and close to all tour locations. Known for its cozy, elegant rooms and personalised service, The Hadley Hotel offers the perfect retreat after a day of play. Its convenient location near both the courses and central London makes it a superb base for exploring Hertfordshire’s golfing gems while enjoying easy access to the city.
