Sprowston Manor Golf Club
Norwich
Sprowston Manor Golf Club offers an attractive championship parkland experience just outside Norwich, with an 18-hole, par-71 course measuring 6,547 yards from the back tees. Designed by Ross McMurray, the layout combines mature Norfolk countryside with water hazards, extensive bunkering and large greens to create a course that is enjoyable for visiting groups while still providing plenty of strategic challenge.
More than 70 bunkers are positioned around the course, so good placement from the tee is often more valuable than simply chasing distance. The greens have been constructed to USGA specifications and their generous size can create plenty of interesting approach shots and long putts. Several teeing options also allow golfers of different abilities to choose an appropriate challenge, making Sprowston Manor particularly suitable for societies and mixed-handicap groups.
Water adds further character, most notably on the 7th hole, where ponds and fountains create one of the course’s most memorable settings. Another distinctive par four follows the hotel’s impressive oak-lined driveway, giving the round a strong sense of place within the historic Sprowston Manor estate. The course has also staged professional and amateur events including the EuroPro Tour and Trilby Tour.
Practice facilities are a major strength for a Norfolk golf break. Golfers can warm up on a 20-bay driving range, use an irons-only grass area, practise pitching and chipping or spend time on the putting green. PGA-qualified coaching is available within a dedicated TrackMan teaching suite, including club-gapping sessions for golfers looking to fine-tune their distances.
With Sprowston Manor Hotel directly alongside the course and Norwich city centre nearby, the club works particularly well for stay-and-play groups wanting championship golf combined with restaurants, pubs and sightseeing away from the fairways. Its convenient location and comprehensive practice set-up make Sprowston Manor a strong base for a golf break in Norwich and Norfolk.
Norwich Airport
7km
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Time Zone:
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Currency:
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Temperature:
1°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£65
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About The Area
Wymondham is a charming Norfolk market-town base for a relaxed UK golf break, especially for golfers who want history, countryside and easy access to Norwich without staying in the city. The town has medieval streets, independent shops, cafés and the impressive Wymondham Abbey, giving it more character than a simple overnight stop. Its self-guided heritage trail takes around 60–90 minutes, starting from the Market Cross, and links together the Abbey, medieval streets, Wymondham Abbey Station and green spaces such as Toll’s Meadow and The Lizard.
For golf, Wymondham works best as a base for nearby Norfolk courses. Barnham Broom is one of the strongest local options, with the Steel and Pennink courses, practice facilities, grass driving range, academy holes and short-game areas. It offers 36 holes across two courses in summer, making it useful for a multi-round short break.
Another handy option is Bawburgh Golf Club, set in Norfolk countryside, with both 18-hole and 9-hole golf available. It gives visitors a more flexible extra round, especially for mixed-ability groups or golfers who want something a little less formal than a full resort day.
Away from the course, Wymondham has a lovely low-key appeal. The town has a market tradition dating back to a charter issued by King John in 1204, with a weekly Friday market still held today. It also has access to the Mid Norfolk Railway via Wymondham Abbey Station, giving the area a nice heritage-travel angle.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Wymondham suits a peaceful Norfolk golf weekend, a Norwich-area short break, or a touring base for playing courses around Norfolk. It is not a big resort destination, but for market-town charm, nearby golf and easy access to Norwich Airport, it works very neatly.
