Heythrop Park Golf Club
Chipping Norton
Heythrop Park Golf Club is home to the Bainbridge Course, an 18-hole championship parkland layout set within 440 acres of rolling Cotswold countryside near Chipping Norton. Surrounded by mature woodland, lakes and historic parkland, the course provides plenty of visual appeal while offering a varied challenge for golfers spending a few days at Heythrop Park.
The par-72 course was extensively redesigned in 2009 by Tom MacKenzie of Mackenzie & Ebert, the architectural practice involved with numerous Open Championship venues. From the championship tees, Heythrop stretches to approximately 7,088 yards, although five sets of tees allow golfers to choose a much more manageable test. The routing makes excellent use of the estate’s natural contours, with streams, water hazards and carefully positioned bunkers influencing both tee shots and approaches.
The opening holes ease golfers into the round before the course becomes noticeably more demanding. Holes five and six introduce carries across water, while the middle section combines doglegs, elevation changes and risk-and-reward decisions. Generous fairways in places provide room from the tee, but finding the correct side is important if you want a clear route into the large greens.
Recent golfers regularly highlight the variety of holes, fast greens and attractive setting. Reviews from 2026 have also praised the course’s condition through the wetter months. One practical consideration is its size: the routing covers a considerable area with some longer walks between greens and tees, so a buggy can be worthwhile for golfers who prefer a less demanding journey around the course.
Golfers can warm up using the driving range and practice facilities, with professional coaching also available. Staying at Reserve by Warner Hotels – Heythrop Park places the course directly on site, while nearby options such as The Wychwood Golf Club can add another round to a longer Cotswolds golf break.
Birmingham Airport
80km
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Temperature:
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Cost of a Beer:
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Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
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About The Area
Campden, usually known as Chipping Campden, is one of the Cotswolds’ most attractive bases for a golf break, with honey-coloured stone buildings, a historic high street and easy access to classic countryside courses. It works especially well for golfers who want a slower, scenic stay rather than a big resort setup — think good pubs, pretty villages, rolling views and relaxed rounds in proper English countryside.
The nearest strong golf option is Broadway Golf Club, positioned between Broadway and Chipping Campden. The club describes its setting between two of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful towns, with nearby villages such as Snowshill and Stanton adding to the area’s charm. For golfers, it offers exactly the kind of Cotswold experience people come for: elevated views, changing lies, exposed sections where the wind matters and a course that rewards tidy positioning rather than just distance.
For more variety, Naunton Downs Golf Club is another good option in the wider Cotswolds. It is open to visitors, welcomes society days and describes itself as a stunning Cotswolds golf club with year-round playability. Further afield, Cotswolds Hotel & Spa Golf Club near Chipping Norton adds a resort-style option, with a par-72 parkland layout and Cotswold countryside views.
Golf around Campden is best from April to October, with late spring and early autumn especially good for comfortable temperatures and better course conditions.
Off the course, Chipping Campden has loads of gentle Cotswold appeal. It is the official start of the Cotswold Way, and the town is known for Court Barn Museum, historic architecture, independent shops and nearby gardens and villages. Broadway Tower, Hidcote, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham are all useful day-trip options.
For golfers seeking Cotswold scenery, relaxed countryside golf and a charming town base with plenty nearby, Campden is a beautifully placed and very easy-going golf escape.
