
Burgham Park Course
Burgham Park Golf & Leisure Club

About this course
Burgham Park Golf & Leisure Club sits in the Northumberland countryside near Morpeth, approximately fifteen miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne. The course occupies parkland terrain characteristic of this part of northeast England, where gently rolling topography and mature woodland provide natural definition to the layout. The region's golf heritage includes several established clubs, and Burgham Park serves the local golfing community as well as visitors exploring Northumberland's courses. The design incorporates the existing landscape features, routing holes through areas of parkland with strategic use of trees, water hazards, and bunkering to create variety and challenge. Northumberland's climate and elevation influence playing conditions throughout the year, with the course experiencing the seasonal variations typical of northern England. The layout offers a mix of hole lengths and configurations that test different aspects of the game. The club operates as a golf and leisure facility, providing amenities beyond the course itself. This model reflects a common approach in British golf, where clubs balance traditional golf operations with broader recreational offerings to serve diverse memberships. The Morpeth location places the course within reach of both the Newcastle metropolitan area and the more rural communities of central Northumberland, positioning it as an accessible option for regular play in a region known more for its coastal links and historic market towns than for concentrated golf development.
Quick facts
- Location
- Morpeth, Northumberland, England
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,065 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.7/132
Getting there
Burgham Park Golf & Leisure Club sits in the rolling countryside of Northumberland, most conveniently reached via Newcastle International Airport (NCL), approximately 40 minutes south by car through the gentle agricultural landscape that defines this corner of northeast England. The drive from Newcastle traces a quiet route inland from the coast, passing through market towns and farmland before arriving at the club's tree-lined entrance near Morpeth, a journey that shifts progressively from urban periphery into the serene Northumbrian countryside. For those seeking a more intimate arrival, nearby airstrips such as Carlisle or smaller regional facilities can accommodate private aviation, though the road journey itself - winding through quintessentially English villages and past stone walls - forms part of the unhurried ritual of arrival at this established leisure destination.

FAQ
Common questions about Burgham Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Burgham Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Burgham Park is 72.
Burgham Park plays 7,065 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Burgham Park is 132.
Burgham Park is a 18-hole course.



