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Council courseNear Brighton: about 30 min driveOpen to all

Seaford Head Golf Course

Pay-and-play clifftop golf above the Seven Sisters, about 30 minutes away: £36 for 18 holes midweek, £41 at weekends. Golfers praise the views and value.

18holes
71par
1887established
£36cheapest 18
£2per hole

Prices read from seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk on . Golfers: 4.2 out of 5 from 336 Golfshake reviews. How this page was made.

Seaford Head Golf Course is outside Brighton & Hove, about 30 minutes' drive from central Brighton (our estimate, not a routed journey). We list it because golfers here drive, and a page that pretends otherwise is no use to you. See all nearby options.

What it's like

A pay-and-play, par 71 clifftop course run by Seaford Town Council, on the eastern edge of Seaford with views of the Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and Seaford Bay. It is open 364 days a year, 7 days a week, and often plays firmer and faster than inland courses. Golf shoes only, no jeans, and tops worn at all times.

Best for

  • Pay and play with sea and cliff views
  • Juniors (£10 midweek)
  • Twilight rounds from £24

Skip if

  • You want a big practice area (reviewers call it basic)
  • You don't like hilly walks

Green fees and prices

checked 31 Oct 2026
OptionWhenPrice£ per holeSource, checked
Green fee
Mid-week adult 18 holesWeekday · from 1 Apr 2026£36£2seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Mid-week concession 18 holesWeekday · from 1 Apr 2026£28£1.56seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Mid-week guest rateWeekday · from 1 Apr 2026£28£1.56seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday adult 18 holesWeekend · from 1 Apr 2026£41£2.28seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday concession 18 holesWeekend · from 1 Apr 2026£32£1.78seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Twilight
Mid-week twilight (after 3pm)Weekday · from 1 Apr 2026£24£1.33seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday twilight (after 3pm)Weekend · from 1 Apr 2026£27£1.50seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Day ticket
Mid-week adult day (all-day play)Weekday · from 1 Apr 2026£56seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Mid-week concession dayWeekday · from 1 Apr 2026£48seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday adult day (all-day play)Weekend · from 1 Apr 2026£66seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday concession dayWeekend · from 1 Apr 2026£54seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Junior
Mid-week junior 18 holes (under 18)Weekday · from 1 Apr 2026£10£0.56seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Weekend and bank holiday junior 18 holes (under 18)Weekend · from 1 Apr 2026£12£0.67seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
£ per hole is derived by us: the price divided by the holes played. Every row links to the page it was read from.
Extras, lessons, societies and membership (8 prices)
OptionWhenPriceSource, checked
Buggy hire, non-membersBuggyfrom 1 Apr 2026£30seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Buggy hire, membersBuggyfrom 1 Apr 2026£25seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Pull trolley hireTrolleyany time£3.50seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Club hireClub hireany time£10seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Lesson, 30 minutesLesson30 min£30seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Lesson, 60 minutesLesson60 min£50seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Playing lesson, 9 holesLessonany time£75seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Junior lesson, 30 minutesLesson30 min£15seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026

Online off-peak deals can be cheaper than the club's own rates. Resold tee times on marketplaces such as GolfNow are not the club's rate and are never shown here.

What golfers say

27 quotes read, collected 31 Oct 2026

The short version

Golfshake shows 4.2 from 336 reviews and Hole19 4.7 from 140. Seven reviewers (2019 to 2026) praise the views, though one says "you spend 80% of the time not being able to see the sea". Two call it "astounding value" and "reasonably priced". Winter surfaces are mixed, with one February 2026 report of greens "very soft and long".

Golfers like this

Views and setting

Seven reviewers (2019 to 2026) praise the views, with "some of the most scenic views to be had anywhere", "the 18th is just spectacular" and "splendid views especially on the back 9 and closing holes"; one reviewer says "you spend 80% of the time not being able to see the sea" and a blog says you "cannot see coastline from the majority of holes".

7 cited quotes, with sources
“This course has got some of the most scenic views to be had anywhere on the south coast of England.”
T O P 1000, visitorGolfPass, Mar 2026Read it on golfpass.com
“The start is a bit tricky if you don't know where you are going but the course was in good condition with splendid views especially on the back 9 and closing holes.”
Franklyn S, visitorGolfshake, Aug 2025Read it on golfshake.com
“The clifftop views at Seaford Head are superb – unlike at Isle of Purbeck you cannot see coastline from the majority of holes”
Golfer View blog (played Sep 2023), visitora blog, Jan 2025Read it on golfer-view.co.uk
“Some of the most scenic holes you're ever likely to come across ....the 18th is just spectacular.”
MarcL7, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2024Read it on golfpass.com
“The last hole has to be the best Tee Shot in South England. Truly Memorable.”
Ronnieboy1, visitorTripadvisor, Jun 2024Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
“As seaside courses go, you spend 80% of the time not being able to see the sea”
Steven R, visitorTripadvisor, Apr 2024Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
“A great beginners course is Seaford Head - wide open fairways and great views.”
Billy Seagulla golf forum, Jul 2019Read it on northstandchat.comJul 2019: may be out of date
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Value

Two Golfshake reviewers (2025) call it "astounding value" for the price and "reasonably priced".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“Always in good condition and reasonably priced”
Peter V, visitorGolfshake, Nov 2025Read it on golfshake.com
“for the price the course is astounding value.”
Nick/Brighton, visitorGolfshake, Jun 2025Read it on golfshake.com
Golfers disagree

Greens

Two reviewers (2025 and 2026) call the greens "immaculate" and "in superb condition considering the dry spell"; a February 2026 reviewer found them "very soft and long" with "no roll".

3 cited quotes, with sources
“Greens immaculate.”
jasonfernandes, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2026Read it on golfpass.com
“Greens look good but very soft and long at the moment so slow and no roll.”
Marek L, visitorGolfshake, Feb 2026Read it on golfshake.com
“greens were in superb condition considering the dry spell.”
Nick/Brighton, visitorGolfshake, Jun 2025Read it on golfshake.com
Golfers disagree

Winter conditions

A February 2025 reviewer calls it a "Great course to play in the winter"; a February 2026 reviewer found greens "very soft and long at the moment so slow and no roll".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“Greens look good but very soft and long at the moment so slow and no roll.”
Marek L, visitorGolfshake, Feb 2026Read it on golfshake.com
“Great course to play in the winter, and when not too windy!”
Gavin W, visitorGolfshake, Feb 2025Read it on golfshake.com
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Walking and hills

Two reviewers (October 2021 and September 2026) describe it as a hilly walk: "A good hilly walk" and "a solid walk with plenty of ups and downs", the 2026 reviewer adding "but worth it".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“Very undulating and a solid walk with plenty of ups and downs - but worth it.”
jasonfernandes, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2026Read it on golfpass.com
“A good hilly walk with some great holes.”
Tim V, visitorTripadvisor, Oct 2021Read it on tripadvisor.co.ukOct 2021: may be out of date
Golfers disagree

Pace of play

An August 2026 reviewer found "the pace of play was good" on two busy days; a July 2026 reviewer suggests "a marshal to help keep the pace of play going".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“The course was busy on both days but the pace of play was good.”
Philip H, visitorTripadvisor, Aug 2026Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
“Maybe also a marshal to help keep the pace of play going at an acceptable rate.”
Peter V, visitorGolfshake, Jul 2026Read it on golfshake.com
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Staff and service

Two Tripadvisor reviewers (2021 and 2026) say the staff are "friendly" and "helpful and friendly".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“Bar staff and pro shop staff friendly .”
Philip H, visitorTripadvisor, Aug 2026Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
“Staff helpful and friendly.”
Jan C, societyTripadvisor, Aug 2021Read it on tripadvisor.co.ukAug 2021: may be out of date
Golfers are critical

Other

Two reviewers (August 2023 and November 2025) ask for more waste bins on the course or tees.

2 cited quotes, with sources
“I would like to see more rubbish bins on the course though, perhaps one on every other tee box .”
Peter V, visitorGolfshake, Nov 2025Read it on golfshake.com
“My only slight quibble being the lack of more waste bins on tees.”
282andyn, visitorTripadvisor, Aug 2023Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
Golfers disagree

Practice facilities

Two reviewers (2025 and 2026) describe modest practice facilities: "two hitting nets, small practice green and short driving range", and "on the more basic side as you might expect".

2 cited quotes, with sources
“Club has two hitting nets, small practice green and short driving range.”
jasonfernandes, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2026Read it on golfpass.com
“practice facilities are also on the more basic side as you might expect.”
Golfer View blog (played Sep 2023), visitora blog, Jan 2025Read it on golfer-view.co.uk
More quotes that did not make a theme (4)
“chose Seaford head as the course is on chalk.. bunkers were full of water but otherwise the course was on excellent condition”
u000002268768, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2024Read it on golfpass.com
“Firstly a warm welcome from the golf pro, as received by us, goes a long way”
MarcL7, visitorGolfPass, Sep 2024Read it on golfpass.com
“this course has real teeth when the wind gets up.”
282andyn, visitorTripadvisor, Aug 2023Read it on tripadvisor.co.uk
“When we played we found 7 temporary greens which were just circles on poorly mown fairways.”
Tony W, visitorTripadvisor, Jan 2020Read it on tripadvisor.co.ukJan 2020: may be out of date

How to read this. Quotes are short, exact and linked; the summaries are ours and use only what is quoted. Opinions are not facts: fees and rules above come from the club itself. Older than five years is labelled. We do not publish our own star rating. How we gather and summarise feedback.

Not covered yet for this venue: Reddit, Golf_forum, YouTube, Tripadvisor, Hole19, Golfshake, Leadingcourses, Google reviews.

Tees, ratings and slope

TeePlayed bySeasonCourse ratingSlopeParYardsSource
yellowmenall66.510771seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
redwomenall69.111371seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk 31 Oct 2026
Ratings as published by the club (WHS course rating and slope). Check your tee before you work out a handicap.

The course

Holes
18, par 71
Type
Downland/links
Established
1887
Setting
cliff-top, undulating, views of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head

Facilities

yes · no · not stated
Buggy hireYesBuggies £30 non-members, £25 members
Trolley hireYesPull trolleys £3.50 per round
Club hireYesHire sets £10
Pro shopYesPro shop with Lynx and Cobra clubs and an indoor custom fit centre
LessonsYesPGA coaching; 30 min £30, 60 min £50
Short-game areaNot stated
Putting greenNot stated
Bar and foodYesClubhouse with The View restaurant
Changing roomsNot stated
AccessibilityNot stated

Getting there

Address. Southdown Road, Seaford, East Sussex BN25 4JS

From central Brighton. About 30 minutes by car (our estimate).

Finding it. Far eastern edge of Seaford below Seaford Head cliffs; follow brown signs from the A259 source

Parking. Car park; closes with The View: Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 7am-5.30pm source

Hours. Open 7 days a week, 07:00-17:00 source

Website. seafordheadgolfcourse.co.uk

Why a Brighton golfer would drive here

All skill levels are welcome, about 30 minutes away. Midweek 18 holes is £36 (about £2.00 a hole) and weekends and bank holidays £41, with twilight after 3pm at £24 midweek and £27 weekend. Juniors under 18 pay £10 midweek and £12 weekend. It is cheaper than Dyke and East Brighton but dearer than Hollingbury.

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Questions about Seaford Head Golf Course

Is Seaford Head pay and play?
Yes, all skill levels are welcome.

How this page was made

Prices, rules and facilities come from the venue's own pages, read on ; each row above links to the page it came from. Values marked derived are our arithmetic on those prices. What golfers say is quoted from public reviews with source, date and link; the summaries are ours. We do not publish our own star rating. Not affiliated with Seaford Head Golf Course.

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