Golf

The Belfry, Maxstoke Park & top Warwickshire courses

Coleshill sits in one of England's richest golfing regions. Warwickshire has 45 affiliated clubs, with dozens more across Birmingham and the West Midlands within a short drive — and The Belfry, the only venue to have hosted the Ryder Cup four times, is around 10 minutes from Springfield House. Below are our top picks for visitors; book tee times ahead at weekends.

Planning tips

NEC and golf: Many corporate guests play The Belfry or Maxstoke Park between exhibition days — leave clubs in your car with free parking at the B&B. See our corporate programme for repeat-booking rates.
Book ahead: The Brabazon and Forest of Arden Arden course tee times fill quickly on summer weekends.
Post-round dining: The Cock Inn at Wishaw and country pubs in Meriden and Tanworth are popular after a round — see our Pubs guide .
Walking the course: Public footpaths cross Maxstoke Park — follow waymarkers and give way to golfers. Our Walking guide includes the Maxstoke Castle trail.

Suggested golf itineraries

Belfry weekend

Two days on the Brabazon and PGA National, with lunch at the resort and a round at neighbouring Wishaw for variety. Springfield House is around 10 minutes from the first tee.

Coleshill double

Morning at Maxstoke Park in the shadow of the castle, afternoon at Stonebridge or Forest of Arden — two parkland rounds within 10 minutes of your room.

Championship day out

Forest of Arden in the morning, then The Warwickshire around 20 minutes south, or Ladbrook Park around 25 minutes, for a full day of tournament-standard golf.

Home of the Ryder Cup · 10 min away

The Belfry

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The Belfry is synonymous with golf — the only venue in the world to have hosted the Ryder Cup four times (1985, 1989, 1993, and 2002). Three championship courses, a world-class academy, and resort facilities make it the headline destination for any golfer staying near Coleshill.

The Courses

**The Brabazon** — the flagship Ryder Cup course, a stern test with dramatic water carries and immaculate conditioning
**The PGA National** — a parkland layout popular with society golf and visitors
**The Derby** — a shorter, strategic course ideal for a relaxed round or sharpening your short game

Good to Know

Visitor tee times and stay-and-play packages available — book ahead at weekends
On-site dining, spa, and accommodation if you want a full golf break
The Cock Inn at Wishaw is a popular post-round pub nearby

Around 10 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

Coleshill's own club · 5 min away

Maxstoke Park Golf Club

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Maxstoke Park is Coleshill's own golf club — founded in 1898, with an immaculately maintained 18-hole parkland course set in the grounds of the medieval moated Maxstoke Castle. At par 71 and just over 6,400 yards, it offers a genuine test without being punishing, with mature oaks, strategic water, and county-level match play on a regular basis.

Society and visitor golf is welcome, with tee booking online. Walking the public footpath through the course is also part of our Maxstoke Castle trail — stay on marked paths and be mindful of play in progress.

Highlights

18-hole parkland course in the shadow of a 14th-century moated castle
Regular county and Midlands-level fixtures
Visitor tee times available online

Around 5 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club brick entrance arch

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

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Forest of Arden is one of the Midlands' premier resort destinations — two 18-hole courses framed by ancient oak woodland, with the championship Arden layout having hosted the British Masters and English Open.

The Arden is a long, water-laced par 72 that rewards accurate driving; the Aylesford is a shorter par 69 ideal for all abilities. Stay-and-play packages combine both courses with the on-site Marriott hotel, spa, and dining.

Around 10 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club clubhouse at Leek Wootton

The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club

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The Warwickshire at Leek Wootton offers two contrasting 18-hole courses — the Earls and the Kings — set in rolling Warwickshire parkland south of Kenilworth. Both are well regarded for conditioning and visitor-friendly green fees, with a modern clubhouse and practice facilities.

A solid choice for a full morning or afternoon away from the NEC, particularly if you want championship-standard golf without heading into Birmingham city traffic.

Around 20 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

Ladbrook Park Golf Club

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Ladbrook Park is a Harry Colt gem founded in 1908 — 144 acres of beautifully manicured parkland in Tanworth-in-Arden. The course rewards thoughtful placement over brute force, with mature tree-lined fairways and a welcoming clubhouse that hosts regular social events.

Visitor and society golf is available. One of the most characterful traditional clubs in the Warwickshire–Solihull borderlands.

Around 25 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

Stonebridge Golf Club

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Stonebridge at Meriden sits on the historic Birmingham–Coventry ridge — a well-rated 18-hole parkland course popular with visitors and societies, with a strong clubhouse and events programme (including weddings and corporate days).

Meriden marks the traditional centre of England, and the course makes a convenient round when combining golf with an NEC visit or airport transfer day.

Around 10 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

Wishaw Golf Club

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Wishaw is a friendly members' club tucked beside The Belfry in north Warwickshire — an 18-hole parkland course that offers excellent value visitor green fees and a relaxed clubhouse atmosphere. Many guests pair a round here with dinner at The Cock Inn or a second day at The Belfry.

Around 10 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

West Midlands Golf Club

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West Midlands Golf Club near Solihull is one of the region's established parkland courses — a traditional members' club with visitor tee times available, known for fast greens and a fair but testing layout through mature woodland.

A reliable option when you want a straightforward 18-hole round close to Springfield House without resort pricing.

Around 15 minutes' drive from Springfield House.

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