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North Wales is one of Britain's best golf regions and Beaumaris makes an ideal base. Four strong courses sit within about 45 minutes of the town. Henllys Golf Club is the closest, an 18-hole par 71 parkland course just outside Beaumaris, with views of the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. Bull Bay near Amlwch opened in 1913, and it is the only Welsh course designed by Herbert Fowler. Anglesey Golf Club in Rhosneigr offers traditional links golf. Conwy (Caernarvonshire) is a championship links; it was used as a final qualifying course for The Open in 2006. Most clubs welcome visitors year-round and green fees are modest by UK standards. For Beaumaris accommodation, The Bulkeley Hotel sits on the seafront. It is a Grade I listed Georgian building with 43 en-suite rooms. There are five places to eat and drink under one roof. Golfers can play all day and still dine well without moving the car.
Why North Wales suits a golf break
North Wales packs a lot into a small area. You get links, parkland and clifftop courses within a short drive of each other. The scenery is the other draw. Many holes look out over the Menai Strait, the Irish Sea or the peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Beaumaris works well as a hub. It is minutes from the Menai bridges, so the mainland courses are easy to reach. It is also a proper town, not a resort. That means good places to eat in Beaumaris when the golf is done.
Four courses to build your trip around
Henllys Golf Club, Beaumaris
Start on your doorstep. Henllys is set in the 150-acre grounds of a former Franciscan friary just outside Beaumaris, designed by Roger Jones and opened in 1996. The parkland layout makes full use of mature oak trees and natural water hazards. Visitors are welcome to pay and play, and facilities include a pro shop, buggy hire, a practice area and a licensed clubhouse. The views from the elevated holes are the highlight.
Bull Bay Golf Club, Amlwch
About 40 minutes north. Bull Bay is laid out above a rugged coastline with panoramic views over the Irish Sea towards the Isle of Man. The land climbs and falls between rocky outcrops and gorse, and the favourable local weather keeps it playable all year. Ryder Cup winner Jamie Donaldson, an honorary member, has called it one of the toughest courses he has played in Wales.
Anglesey Golf Club, Rhosneigr
The island's links option. This is an 18-hole, par 70 links course set among dunes and heathland within an important wildlife conservation area. It was established in 1914 and measures 6,330 yards. Locals call it the “St Andrews of North Wales”, and it is renowned for its excellent greens. Take spare balls if the wind gets up.
Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club
Worth the trip across the bridge. Conwy opened as Caernarfonshire Golf Club in 1890, with the links on the Morfa Conwy peninsula designed by Jack Morris, nephew of Old Tom Morris. Off the back tees it stretches to nearly 7,000 yards, and it was a final qualifying course for the 2006 Open Championship. It is currently rated among Wales' best courses.
Closer to home, Baron Hill Golf Club in Beaumaris is a nine-hole course dating from 1895 — a relaxed option for a shorter round. You can browse more courses across the region on Go North Wales and Visit Anglesey.
Where to stay and eat
Among hotels in Anglesey, Wales, The Bulkeley is one of the easiest to golf from. It is a Grade I listed Georgian building that has stood in the heart of Beaumaris since 1832, opposite the beach and pier. There are 43 individually styled en-suite rooms, from cosy doubles and family club rooms to romantic four-posters with views across the Menai Strait.
Good news for anyone weighing up places to stay in Beaumaris: the hotel also solves dinner. There are five places to eat and drink under one roof:
- Hansom's — the elegant Georgian dining room, with leisurely à la carte dinners each evening, family Sunday lunch and a resident pianist at weekends.
- The Bistro — the family bar and grill, where every menu is also served in a warm, informal setting.
- The Coffee Lounge — open daily for brunch, a light lunch or a sweet delight, with views across the Menai Strait or a seat on the garden terrace.
- The Llewelyn Suite — relaxed yet refined, from a leisurely breakfast through to an evening meal, with afternoon tea served there too.
- The hotel bar — a cosy spot for a drink after the last putt.
Four-legged travelling companions are welcome too.
For golfers comparing Beaumaris hotels, that mix matters. You get breakfast on site, a short drive to the tee and a choice of tables when you return.
Explore rooms, dining and current offers, or call 01248 810415.
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