Gravel Hill
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Addington Palace Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course measuring 6,405 yards, located on the outskirts of London near Croydon in Surrey. The course is set within the grounds of Addington Palace, an 18th-century summer residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury, providing a distinctive historical backdrop.
The layout features a variety of demanding holes winding through wooded glades and picturesque parkland, offering an interesting challenge for both high and low handicap golfers. The course is particularly renowned for its consistently well-maintained greens year-round, which reportedly perform excellently even during challenging weather conditions and winter months.
The course design creates contrasting playing characteristics, with the back nine requiring caution and precision while the front nine demands power and aggression. This variety ensures the course remains engaging across different skill levels. The parkland setting, combined with excellent drainage and course management, allows year-round playability despite heavy rainfall typical of the region.
