Morley Hayes Golf is a well-equipped 27-hole parkland golf venue in Derbyshire, offering the full-length Manor Course alongside the shorter Tower Course and extensive practice facilities. Set within attractive countryside between Derby and Nottingham, it is particularly convenient for golf groups looking for varied golf with a four-star hotel, restaurants and bars all on the same estate.

The main Manor Course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship layout measuring 6,789 yards from the white tees, with yellow tees at 6,492 yards and red tees at 5,855 yards. The course provides enough length to challenge experienced players while its different tee positions make it suitable for mixed-handicap groups. Its parkland setting, mature trees, bunkering and penalty areas place an emphasis on accurate driving and sensible course management.

For something shorter, the Tower Course is a distinctive nine-hole, par-30 layout measuring around 1,676 yards. It features six par threes and three short par fours, making it ideal for beginners, golfers wanting to sharpen their short game or groups looking to squeeze in a quick extra round during their stay.

Practice facilities are another strength. Morley Hayes has a newly refurbished 17-bay, all-weather floodlit driving range, alongside its Golf Academy, professional coaching and golf facilities centred around the purpose-built Golf Pavilion. Both the Manor and Tower courses also have accessible buggy paths, helping golfers with reduced mobility enjoy the courses throughout the year.

One of Morley Hayes' biggest advantages is how easy it is to turn a round into a complete golf break. The adjoining hotel has 32 bedrooms, while the estate offers three restaurants including the two-AA-Rosette Dovecote Restaurant, Roosters and Spike Bar. That means groups can play, eat and stay without arranging daily transfers.

We recommend Morley Hayes Golf for societies and mixed-handicap groups looking for a relaxed Derbyshire stay-and-play break. The Manor provides the main championship challenge, while the Tower Course and driving range give golfers plenty of options for additional golf between rounds.