Ramside Hall Golf Club

3.4 Golfshake Golf Course Rating 124 reviews | Price Guide: £££££

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Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.

36 holes | Private | Parkland

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Ramside Hall Golf Club Information & Reviews for 2025

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Address: Carrville, County Durham, DH1 1TD United Kingdom

Tel: 0191 386 9514

Website: http://www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk/golf

Golf Club Facilities

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16 bay floodlit driving range
Putting and chipping green
127 bedrooms and a Farmhouse that sleeps up to 10
Spa with full facilities
4 restaurants

Midweek Guide: £50 *

Weekend Guide: £55 *

Societies Accepted to Play

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £50 *

Weekend Guide: £55 *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Reviews

GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.38

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 124 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

94%

would play again or recommend

The Course

3.8

Course Conditions

3.7

Value For Money

3.9

Pace of Play

4.4

Facilities & Service

4.3

Hospitality

4.3

Practice Facilities

4.2

Food & Drink

What the club says: Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club opened in 1996 and its Prince Bishops' Course is now established as one of the best golf courses in North East England.

The par 72 course measures 6,851 yards from its championship tees and has views of world famous Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the inspiration for Ramside’s second course – The Cathedral Course opened in September 2014. The Prince Bishops course is named after the warrior clergymen who ruled over the lawless North from Durham Castle after the Norman Conquest in the 11th Century.

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Kieran D rated 2.5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 1 2025

Winter golf

2 or 3 maximum normal greens in play, and the winter ones were poor. They should let players know how many winter greens are actually in use before book and play. Wouldn't of booked had it been known how many winter greens were in use. Usually worth playing but not with this many winter greens. What is wrong with other course? Go back when other course open, less winter greens.

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Will F rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 2 2023

Decent Course - lots of character

Very nice course, great clubhouse facilities and great welcome - would highly recommend, course if great/

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David W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 11 2023

Nice course

Nice course with some tuff holes and plenty of hazards.
Unfortunately had to miss last few holes due to thunderstorms.

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Michael S rated 2.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 6 2023

In good nick but not terribly enjoyable

there's a few nice holes on this course and they've done the best they can with the land available I guess. I haven't played the other course but I've heard good things about it. Will hope to play that shortly.

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James B rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 30 2023

Great course but drainage needs sorting to ensure its open more often. Greens little bobbly all over the course.

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Gareth W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 20 2022

Cracking Venue and course

The Cathedral course was tough with tight fairways and a lot of blind shots but it was in great condition and greens were superb.

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Graeme A rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 21 2022

Excellent course and clubhouse

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James J rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 21 2022

Give the Prince Bishops a miss until 2023

We visited Ramside in September 2021 and the Prince Bishops was in shocking condition, we complained and got a free return in Feb 2022. We have just returned and all 8 of us agreed we will not return to Ramside until 2023 at least. They have done nothing to the courses since installing drainage in 2021 and yet still look to charge the same money for the awful state they are in. Holes are shortened and the tees are sludgy messes. The 18th was shortened because of them building cabins, they are now finished so why not open the hole up or is the intention to leave it as a short par four SI5 ? The staff are great, really polite and understanding but it doesnt mean its worth paying good golf money for a course thats about ?15 standard. We played Sharpley the next day and it was superb for ?25. Ramside facilities and hotel are great, the Prince Bishops Course avoid and play the Cathedral as thats in better nick. Or better still go to Slaley, Rockliffe, Carden Park or Arden and get better value golf.

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Gareth W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 11 2022

Quick Twilight game course was in great nick for the time of year. Staff very friendly highly recomend

(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 89 Handicap: 14.2)

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Dave/Sherborne rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 31 2021

JTG England Final Venue

I got in-depth first hand knowledge of the Cathedral course when following my Junior team in the National Final three weeks ago. It’s a long course off the whites at 6,800 yards, let alone the blues at over 7,000. Add to this the lack of run on the ball and it’s a monster.
Positives are a good range of well designed holes making good use of the surprisingly undulating terrain. This includes some tough par three holes.
Negatives were a certain lack of definition to the course. Fairways merged into rough with at times no clarity. There are numerous water hazards, but for the quality golfer these frequently did not come into play. For instance the 18th is a par 3 with a large lake. Over 200 yards but the lake finishes 25 yards short of the green. This is a recurring feature around the course. With a few tweaks the course could become a top venue.
The greens were noticeably bumpy and not particularly quick for our practice round. When cut for the final they were faster but still bumpy, making putting a bit of a lottery.
Watch out for the 17th. There is a sign on the tee that says you are not allowed to use anything other than irons because of health and safety. This on a hole measuring well over 400 yards from the whites, into the prevailing wind. Nonsense!

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Neil L rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 20 2021

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(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 102 Handicap: 26.8)

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Stephen F rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 2 2021

Let down by Hospitality & Friendliness of Team

Both courses are in fantastic condition, with the greens in particular a real standout.

Customer Service post round left a lot to be desired though. Waited 45 minutes for some chips, and then a further 25 minutes for my bill at the end!

Pace of play wasn't great, and appeared that poor planning was the main cause.

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Mick M rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 20 2020

Conditions let course down, course should of been closed,very heavy in places and greens needed cutting and rolling, think heavy conditions stopped this from being done, normally course is in good condition

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Mick M rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 20 2020

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David M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 30 2020

Great weekend

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Ramside Hall Golf Club Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a driving range at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Yes there is a driving range at Ramside Hall Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Ramside Hall Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Ramside Hall Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.

Can you hire golf clubs at Ramside Hall Golf Club?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Ramside Hall Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.