VOTED NO.1 COURSE IN ESSEX
The Thorndon Park course is a classic design in 1920 by Harry Shapland Colt, one of the greatest golf architects. In 240 acres of an ancient deer park, he created a challenging course – sensitively lengthened over the years – for players of all standards, with the Palladian mansion of Thorndon Hall as the magnificent backdrop to the final hole
Here, little more than two miles from the M25, is a place of tranquilly, bounded by a vast country park, with mighty oaks adding their grandeur alongside the fairways and greens.
Format
Location: Thorndon Park Golf Club
Ingrave,Brentwood, CM13 3RH
By road.
From M25 Junction 29 take the A127 towards Basildon. After approximately three miles exit north onto the A128 towards Brentwood. After approximately two miles, just past the red-brick church tower on the right, turn left into Thorndon Gate, which is opposite St Nicholas Grove. Proceed ahead 200 yards into the golf club drive.
From the A12 follow the A128 through Brentwood towards Ingrave. Thorndon Gate is on the right approximately 3/4 of a mile after passing two mini roundabouts.
By rail
Nearest stations from Liverpool Street are Shenfield and Brentwood and from Fenchurch Street, West Horndon. There are taxis at Shenfield and Brentwood stations.