Woolston Manor Golf and Country Club occupies a parkland setting in Chigwell, Essex, within reach of London. The course was designed by Neil Coles, the accomplished English professional golfer and course architect, working with David Williams. Coles brought to the design both his competitive pedigree—he was a respected tour player and Ryder Cup competitor—and his experience as a designer of numerous courses across Britain and Europe. The partnership produced a layout that reflects the rolling topography and tree-lined character typical of Essex parkland courses. The course routing takes advantage of the natural contours of the estate, with holes woven through mature woodland and across open fairways. The design balances strategic challenge with playability across the membership, a hallmark of Coles's approach to course architecture. Water features and bunkering are used selectively to define playing corridors and protect key areas around the greens. The setting retains the pastoral quality of the original estate while the conditioning and maintenance standards reflect the club's country club status. Woolston Manor serves as a private members' club with a full range of amenities typical of Essex golf and country clubs. The course has hosted regional and county competitions, though it remains primarily a members' venue rather than a tournament championship site. The club culture emphasizes both competitive and social golf, supported by dining and leisure facilities on the estate.