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Golfers on the green at Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course with River Orwell and sailing boats in the background, near Ipswich Suffolk

Pay & Play — No Booking Required

Golf on the River Orwell, Suffolk

No membership. No tee time. Just turn up and play one of Suffolk’s most beautiful nine-hole courses, set along the banks of the Orwell near Ipswich.

9Holes
£18Adult from
8:30amOpens daily
5:30pmLast tee
FreeParking
NoBooking needed
The Course

Golf Near Ipswich With Views You Won’t Forget

Alnesbourne Priory is one of the finest pay and play golf courses in Suffolk — a nine-hole course set along the River Orwell saltings at Nacton, just minutes from Ipswich town centre. Easy to reach from Woodbridge, Felixstowe, and Kesgrave.

Five par 3s and four par 4s wind through mature woodland with panoramic river views from virtually every tee and green. A course that rewards accuracy over power — brilliant for beginners, satisfying for experienced players.

Pay and play golf course near Ipswich with River Orwell views, Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course Suffolk
Why Visit

No Fuss. Just Great Golf in Suffolk.

  • Pay and play — no membership, ever
  • No advance tee time booking needed
  • Open 7 days a week from 8:30am
  • All abilities welcome — beginners to club players
  • River Orwell views from almost every hole
  • Free on-site parking for all visitors
  • Clubhouse bar and food on site
  • Breakfast baps Thu–Sun from 9am
  • Just off the A14 at Nacton, Ipswich
  • Easy reach from Woodbridge & Felixstowe
Golf course fairway with River Orwell estuary views at Alnesbourne Priory, Nacton Suffolk
Green Fees

Affordable Golf Near Ipswich

Adult

Weekday£18
Weekend / Bank Holiday£24

Junior (Under 16)

Weekday£13
Weekend / Bank Holiday£19
Panoramic fairway at Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course, Suffolk
What Visitors Say

Described as a Hidden Gem of Suffolk Golf

“Fantastic little course. Not long but very tight. Each hole gives you food for thought and the many trees act like muggers to wayward balls. Brilliantly maintained. Can’t wait to visit again!”

— Stuart W, Google Review

“What a beautiful course! 9 holes of well looked after fairways with astonishing greens. Don’t be fooled by the short holes, this is a challenging course for your short game.”

— Gareth R, Google Review

Tree-lined fairway at Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course near Ipswich, Suffolk

Getting Here

You’ll find us at Priory Park, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0JT, just off the A14 on the southern edge of Ipswich. The course sits on the banks of the River Orwell, a short drive from Ipswich town centre, with Woodbridge and Felixstowe both within easy reach. Free parking on site.

Plan Your Visit

Ready to Play? Just Turn Up.

Open every day from 8:30am. Last tee time 5:30pm. Check closures before travelling on society days.

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Part of the Priory Park — Coastal Suffolk estate.