Royal Blackheath Golf Club — Golf Course in London
Royal Blackheath Golf Club is a golf course in London, with visitor rounds from £60. It typically plays as a moderate test, making it a useful option for golfers comparing where to play in the area.
Course Summary
- Best for
- Golfers who want to play one of the oldest golf clubs in the world inside a 17th-century Grade I listed clubhouse.
- Why go
- Founded in 1608 (the oldest golf club outside Scotland), Royal Blackheath's parkland course is set within the grounds of Eltham Lodge — a genuine piece of golfing history with a museum, fast greens and a strong visitor welcome.
- Feel
- Historic and distinguished, but genuinely welcoming — visitors can book online up to four weeks ahead.
- Value
- Good at £60–£80 for a course with this much history and quality.
- Perfect for
- Golf historians, bucket-list rounds and anyone who wants to play somewhere truly unique near London.
Course Details
- Green fee: from £60
- Annual membership: from £0
- Holes: 18
Conditions and Playability
Royal Blackheath Golf Club should offer a fair, balanced challenge for most visiting golfers. It is neither especially forgiving nor overly severe, which makes it a solid option for a broad range of players.
Nearby Golf Courses
- Sundridge Park Golf Club — 2.8 miles
- Chislehurst Golf Club — 2.9 miles
- Bexleyheath Golf Club — 3.9 miles
- Aquarius Golf Club — 4.5 miles
- Langley Park — 5.2 miles
Royal Blackheath Golf Club is one of 12 golf courses in London listed on Clublyst. Browse all London golf courses.