I've had two good experiences using Waterstock Golf Course as a driving range. My little brother…read more(11) and I decided to learn Golf, so booked a driving range lesson with Paul Bryant. Arriving at the course was a doddle - it's just off the M40 after the Wheatley turning (when heading east), and there's loads of free parking. The guys at the club house were very friendly, and had obviously catered for children before. Handing us our 6 irons, and tokens for the ball machine, we headed over to the driving range building. It was raining, so we got a bit damp walking over, but the range itself was covered so this wasn't a problem. Paul was a superb teacher - very knowledgable, and a cheerful enthusiastic manner. I would strongly recommend asking for him if booking a first lesson. My brother and I learned a huge amount in the 30 minutes we were with him, managing to smack the balls up to 150 yards (having never hit a golf ball before)!! We then had plenty of free time after the lesson to hit more balls on our own. The only critism I have is that I've since seen machines that put the balls on the tees for you - at Waterstock I was always bending over to put the next ball on the tee, which got a bit tiring and hampered my learning to swing the club. The lesson cost around £30 for both of us. The balls cost £3 for 50, £5 for 100, or £14 for 300 (which we did), and the range wasn't crowded at all. We had a drink in the clubhouse bar afterwards - not too pricey or busy. All in all a rewarding, convenient and inexpensive morning's entertainment.

This is a pretty decent course, reasonable value and available to all. They did require gold shoes…read morewhen i went last, so you can forget looking fashionable for the afternoon :-) Its a well-kept course in a large, beautiful park. However, that can make it a little trickier to get to, and bear in mind any taxi rides if you are tempted by the decent value green fees. I often use a course in Balham which is more easily accessible, but the quality of this course means i will probably be back again. There is also a small food/drinks area which serves an essential cold beer from the tap : )

Although the golf course itself is quite decent and well maintained. The fact that it is situated…read moreinto Richmond Park means that you can enjoy your game while admiring the view. Even though I really enjoy this public golf course the fact that I had to wait at least 30 minutes for each tee is a downside I just can't deal with. As Derek said it is rather impossible to find your game rhythm when each round exceeds 5 hours.

Beautiful golf course near central London. Very well kept and manicured greens. Pleasure to play…read more Friendly staff and members. After golf we had a snack at the bar. There was a good selection of food including Beer battered haddock, burgers, Japanese style Chicken curry, udon, and much more.

Great course Super staff…read moreCustomer friendly

Swingers is such a great concept with a really good execution and only a few tweaks that would make…read moreit a perfect experience. You realize right away when you enter that this isn't a normal mini-golf course! From the dressed up people, the drinks flowing and the fun and creative course - you are in for a good time! Food is available from lots of little kiosks but be prepared for a decent wait for that or your drinks even with their mobile order system. You can take your drinks on the course (and get refills!) which is fun - but it also means that drink glasses are all over if the staff is behind in picking them up. The biggest negatives are feeling herded through the course quickly and very loud drunk people. But overall it's worth the visit!

Swingers is a unique indoor mini golf course plus pub. The place was hopping on a Saturday night,…read morewith a lot of energy and easily hundreds there. We enjoyed snacking on Mexican grub there, such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and chips and guac. It was way better than most Mexican food you can find in the UK, though the spice level was a bit high. I didn't golf myself, but the courses looked fun, although there weren't a ton of them. Overall a cool place to enjoy an activity or just hang with friends.

Our Witney office rate this as one of their top 5 places to play sport. There is a waiting list for…read morethis prestigious 18-hole club. However, day rates are available for non-members.

I have always seen signs for Junkyard Golf, and I've even heard people mention it to me, but I had…read morenever previously gone until March! Honestly, I'm a fan of the place, and would highly recommend going there after the pandemic and all is over. (I consider myself lucky that I was able to go before all this.) The place is quite big and they have three different courses you can go down. They also serve drinks there. So grab some friends, a drink (or two), and head down a course! It's a lot of fun, and they have a lot of deals and different packages you can opt for (you can visit their website for more information). The prices are pretty low, and it's a great activity to do with friends. Would definitely go back to try the other courses--and maybe try out some of the packages they offer!

From the owner: Welcome to Junkyard Golf Club! Home of crazy golf, weird…read morecocktails and all things junk! Get excited on four mashed up 9-hole crazy golf courses created from pre-loved and reclaimed random shizzle. Groups can putt their way through all sorts of bizarre holes; think UV garage, scrapyard slides, circus freaks and jungle bathtubs. Please note Junkyard Golf Club's venue contains flashing lights, UV lights and loud music. Under 18's are only permitted at certain times, please see our FAQ's for more info!

Great course in great shape, very fast greens . The pro was a true professional , got me set up and…read moreready to play , as well as giving me some tips for a great round of golf .

A lovely little park in the South West suburbs, close to Southfields and Wimbledon Park tube…read morestationand not so far away or as big as Wimbledon Common for the residents of Earlsfield and Wandsworth. A flat park, with lush green fields, perfect for ball games, flying model airplanes, picnics in summer etc There is a large lake with many ducks who just love to be fed your scraps of bread! Great for the kids There are several intersecting paths for leisurely afternoon strolls, a football club, tennis club, and even a clubhouse cafe for a lazy afternoon of tea and cake. The thing I like about this park is that it isn't really big enough to get lost in, and you can see where you are (for bearings) at all times, because it's flat, unlike Wimbledon Common. Just make sure you don't go off track and end up on the adjoining golf course! There is no way out once you find yourself in and the golf club members don't take too kindly to 'Sunday walkers' getting in!

What an amazing couple day holiday stay at the old bank hotel centrally located on high Street in…read moreOxford. This is my second visit to the hotel, and I splurge this time on a room called the room with a view. An amazing patio of more than 500 ft.² greet to you as you walk into the room outside floor ceiling windows and doors. The room is super tech savvy with almost all functions controlled from a panel on the wall next to the desk. This includes automated lowering and raising of blinds for the floor ceiling windows, as well as closing and opening full length draperies for the same. The bathroom is super spacious with double sink vanities in a large walk-in shower. This would be a wonderful room for anyone to celebrate the holidays in. It's equipped with a super comfy king size bed, and down comforter. There's also two couches in the room, facing the large picture windows and a small round table with two chairs for indoor dining. But the patio is unreal and includes a larger outdoor dining table for four and two large chase lounges. What makes this room so spectacular is the views of Saint Mary's church and the whole of Oxford University. Aspires of Oxford are magical and at night it's absolutely spectacular. Everything about this hotel is five star from the service the moment you check in until you check out. Room service is fast and efficient as is maid service in the mornings. Included with the room is a fully stocked mini bar and wine refrigerator. that's updated daily. You're also given a large platter of super fresh fruit, that is also refreshed daily. There's a hot pot for making tea and a really nice coffee pod machine that makes espresso. The wall opposite the bed sports a large flat panel TV. Location of the old bank hotel is prime real estate in the center of high Street in the middle of shops, pubs and restaurants. Cross the street and you are immediately on the grounds of Oxford University a wonderful place for exploring. Can't say enough about this hotel, the physical aspects, the service, and the location. I will always choose this place when I'm in Oxford.

This is easily the best hotel in Oxford and one of the best hotels I've stayed in Britain. I had a…read moresmaller room, but it was anything but claustrophobic. The design is excellent, a beautiful desk and chairs and tables--modern and tasteful. They keep everything impeccably clean. The art collection is stunning. The bath spacious, even in my room for one. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and charming. Coffee and tea are abundant. The lounging areas--a snook in the rear of the hotel--is a great place to prepare for the day. The food is excellent. The hotel sits on Oxford's High Street, right across from the towering All Souls College. Old Bank is a perfect hotel. I can't wait to stay there again.