Royal Norwich is one of East Anglia’s premier golf clubs, offering a true Championship layout alongside a compact 6-hole Academy Course perfect for warming up or introducing new players to the game. Set in beautiful Norfolk parkland, the club also features excellent dining, leisure, and practice facilities.
About Royal Norwich
Founded in 1893, Royal Norwich holds one of golf’s most prestigious titles and relocated to its current course at Weston Park in 2021. The new Championship course was designed to provide a world-class playing experience while celebrating the club’s long heritage. With five tee options — from the Gold Championship tee at over 7,200 yards to the accessible Bronze tee — the course genuinely caters for every level of golfer.
Visiting from Park Hotel Diss
Royal Norwich is around 35–40 miles from the hotel — roughly 45–60 minutes by car. It makes an excellent destination for a full golf day, and the quality of the facilities means you’ll want to factor in time for lunch or dinner at the clubhouse before or after your round.
At a Glance
Golf Course Details
- Holes
- 18 holes + 6-hole Academy
- Course type
- Parkland
- Difficulty
- Genuine championship test; accessible tee options for all abilities
- Course rating / slope
- Gold 74.5/133 · Navy 72.8/127 · Silver M 70.7/126 · L 77.3/141 · Black M 68.5/121 · L 74.6/134 · Bronze M 66.1/109 · L 71.5/122
Visitor information
Visitors and societies are generally welcome — please contact the club in advance to check availability and book a tee time.
Facilities
- Championship clubhouse with restaurant and bar
- Gym, swimming pool, and spa
- Practice range and putting green
- Buggy and trolley hire (subject to availability)
- 6-hole Academy Course
18 holes · Hole by Hole
Championship Course Scorecard
| Hole | Gold | Navy | Par | SI | Black | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 374 | 353 | 4 | 9 | 308 | 281 |
| 2 | 149 | 134 | 3 | 17 | 121 | 97 |
| 3 | 555 | 525 | 5 | 5 | 471 | 412 |
| 4 | 181 | 158 | 3 | 15 | 127 | 120 |
| 5 | 465 | 440 | 4 | 1 | 380 | 351 |
| 6 | 446 | 415 | 4 | 11 | 360 | 324 |
| 7 | 576 | 548 | 5 | 3 | 473 | 433 |
| 8 | 440 | 413 | 4 | 13 | 367 | 322 |
| 9 | 532 | 526 | 5 | 7 | 476 | 434 |
| Out | 3718 | 3512 | 37 | 3083 | 2774 | |
| 10 | 440 | 418 | 4 | 4 | 349 | 317 |
| 11 | 188 | 164 | 3 | 14 | 124 | 116 |
| 12 | 608 | 554 | 5 | 8 | 500 | 455 |
| 13 | 381 | 346 | 4 | 16 | 277 | 270 |
| 14 | 321 | 298 | 4 | 18 | 263 | 256 |
| 15 | 459 | 425 | 4 | 2 | 361 | 322 |
| 16 | 399 | 395 | 4 | 6 | 345 | 314 |
| 17 | 164 | 155 | 3 | 12 | 128 | 95 |
| 18 | 531 | 496 | 5 | 10 | 444 | 420 |
| In | 3491 | 3251 | 36 | 2791 | 2565 | |
| Total | 7209 | 6763 | 73 | 5874 | 5339 |
6 holes · Hole by Hole
6-Hole Academy Course Scorecard
| Hole | Navy | Silver | Par | SI | Bronze | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 290 | 245 | 4 | 9 | 110 | 3 |
| 2 | 141 | 122 | 3 | 17 | 68 | 3 |
| 3 | 318 | 275 | 4 | 3 | 125 | 3 |
| 4 | 259 | 226 | 4 | 11 | 128 | 3 |
| 5 | 150 | 121 | 3 | 13 | 85 | 3 |
| 6 | 217 | 205 | 3 | 1 | 115 | 3 |
| Total | 1375 | 1194 | 21 | 631 | 18 |
Golf course information is provided as a helpful guide for hotel guests. Please check the club’s official website for the latest scorecard, tee information, green fees and visitor policies.
Good to Know
- Five tee options on the Championship course (Gold through Bronze) suit all abilities.
- The 6-hole Academy Course is a great warm-up or introduction to the club.
- Visitor and society bookings are available — contact the club in advance.
- The clubhouse offers dining, a bar, gym, swimming pool, and spa.
Park Hotel Diss is a comfortable base for a golf break at Royal Norwich — around 40 miles away with easy road links across Norfolk.