Sport of the Month London Best London Driving Ranges

While golf is a popular sport throughout London, it is often difficult to find a suitable course for the average golfer simply seeking to play occasionally. Totally Sporty researched London's best public driving ranges to ensure everyday golfers can find locations to practice their swings and improve techniques, regardless of skill level.
 

 

Dukes Meadows—West London

Dukes Meadows offers one of the largest public driving range in London with 50 bays. The range is made with real grass for a realistic practice experience, and the driving range also includes a video analysis bay.
 
The driving range is open until 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. on weekends.
 
For more information, visit http://www.dukesmeadows.com/golf/

 

Ealing Golf Driving Range—West London

Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Ealing Golf Driving Range offers 38 bays that are both covered and floodlit for year-around swinging practice. The driving range also offers a set rate of 60 golf balls for £2.50, one of the best deals in London.
 

New Malden—Southwest London

New Malden's 60-bay heated driving range is the largest in London. Easily accessible from central and southwest London, New Malden is an ideal outlet for improving golf technique because of its size and teaching academy. The driving range also includes Power Tee mats with automatic delivery to prevent distraction.
 
 
 

Richmond Park—Southwest London

While Richmond Park offers two 18-hole golf courses, the park is also home to a driving range. Take lessons or warm up for a full day of golf at this scenic driving range! Housed among the ancient woodlands of Richmond Park, golfers at the park's driving range receive beautiful views of the plants and animals located within London's largest Royal Park. 

Chingford Golf Range—North London

Founded in 1973, Chingford Golf Range was one of the first established driving ranges in London. It offers 24 covered and floodlit bays to allow both right-handed and left-handed golfers to practice their swings year-around.
 
Chingford Golf Range offers a variety of basket deals, ranging from 25 to 100 balls and £3 to $6, with discounts available to members. Clubs can also be hired for £2 each.
 

Top Golf Chigwell—Northeast London

For golfers who prefer to play late into the night, Top Golf in Chigwell is the place to practice when many people are already asleep! Open until midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on weekends, nocturnal golfers can beat the crowds at this driving range.
 
TopGolf offers a unique perspective on golf coaching, with a focus on technology. All lessons and coaching sessions include video and computer-based coaching for no additional fees.
 
TopGolf Chigwell also offers weekly specials, so be sure to visit the website regularly for deals.

For more information, visit http://topgolf.com/chigwell



Silvermere Golf—South of London

About a 40-minute drive down the A3, Silvermere's 32-bay, roofed driving range is an ideal place to practice the golf swing no matter the weather. Silvermere makes the best out of any golfer's practice time by using Power Tee mats and offering an outfield that is realistic to playing at any 18-hole golf course.
 
Open until 9:45 p.m. on weekdays and 8:15 p.m. on weekends, Silvermere is the place to play for some extra practice after work.
 
 
 

Hoebridge Golf Club—South of London

While Hoebridge Golf Club offers a great deal for pay and play tee times for its golf courses, its driving range values are also superb. For £4, golfers receive 60 balls in off-peak hours, £5 purchases 90 golf balls and £6 purchases 120 golf balls.
 
Hoebridge also has a large driving range with 36 bays. The area is floodlit and covered for practicing all day and in all types of weather.

Hoebdrige Golf Club is located about 45 minutes from London and can be accessed from the A3. 
 
For more information, visit http://www.hoebridgegc.co.uk/default.asp
 


Make the most of your golfing experience by learning more about London's best venues for golf lessons, public golf courses and golf clubs.

Did you know?

- Night owls can get their golf fix at TopGolf Chigwell's driving range, open until midnight or 1 a.m.

- New Malden's driving range is one of the most modern in London.

- Some of the most scenic golfing views in London are found at Richmond Park's driving range.