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In the heart of the West Midland’s glorious countryside awaits the Forest of Arden, a flagship venue in the UK.
This awesome golf resort is one of the most highly regarded in the country, thanks in large part to the two outstanding championship golf courses. Both courses, the Arden and Aylesford, were designed by the legendary Donald Steel, with the Arden being the headline course, having hosted the European Senior Masters three times.
This fantastic golf destination is found less than 30-minutes from Birmingham city centre, ideal for golfers throughout the UK, yet is surrounded by some 10,000 acres of countryside. The 4-star hotel maintains a high standard, with excellent customer service and facilities throughout. The luxurious Cedarwood Spa is a highlight, as is the delightful Fairway Bar & Grill.
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The Championship Arden Course at the Forest of Arden Golf Club is one of the country's most established tournament layouts, having hosted the cream of the European Tour for the British Masters from 1997-1999 and in 2003, and the English Open between 1993-1997, from 2000-2002 and again in 2020 where the event changed its name to the Hero Open.
Scoring was often good during these professional events with low scoring totals achieved by Ian Woosnam (1993) and Per-Ulrik Johansson (1997) with 4-round scores of -19. Champions at Forest of Arden also include Colin Montgomerie (1994) and Darren Clarke (2000 & 2002) and Sam Horsfield in 2020 with an overall score of -18.
This is indicative of the quality of the course, which has some truly distinctive holes, especially the 18th, an exacting par-3. The layout suits golfers of all abilities and when stretched to its fullest, the Arden will measure 7,213 yards, demanding the absolute best in striking in order to score well. Should you manage to find the green in regulation, the outstanding putting surfaces will give you a good chance to convert. With the quality of the course it is easy to see why so many enjoy golf breaks at The Forest of Arden each year.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| Previously hosted | British Masters (1997-98, 2003-05) |
| Championship | 7,213 yards | SSS 73 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,707 yards | SSS 73 |
| Yellow | 6,451 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 5,654 yards | SSS 72 |
The Aylesford Resort Course at the Forest of Arden Golf Club is considerably shorter than its prestigious neighbour, but the expert attention of the greenkeepers ensures that it remains in equally immaculate condition. The Aylesford may be less than 6,000 yards, but underestimate it at your peril, as there are penalties to be paid for the wayward. This charming little course adds good variety to the Forest of Arden's repertoire, and emphasises the quality of a golf break at the resort.
| Par | 69 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 1992 |
| White | 5,809 yards | SSS 68 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,579 yards | SSS 69 |
| Red | 5,068 yards | SSS 69 |
In addition, the Forest of Arden Golf Club is home to a first class golf academy, where visitors can seek the guidance of one of the resident PGA professionals.
Alongside the two golf courses there is a 16 bay floodlit driving range with an extensive short game and bunker area including a separate putting green.
Although the golf courses may be the star turn at the Forest of Arden, the superb hotel should not be underestimated. With 214 rooms and unparalleled facilities and service, your golf holiday here will undoubtedly be a memorable one.
Despite being within a short distance of Birmingham, the NEC and the International Airport, the hotel is set amidst no less than 10,000 acres of Warwickshire's finest countryside. The spacious guest rooms are luxurious, as is expected from a 4-star hotel, and are furnished and decorated in a tasteful, contemporary style.
Forest of Arden boasts two top-notch dining options for guests. The renowned Fairway Bar & Grill is an excellent dinner choice, featuring exquisite international cuisine prepared with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Guests can savor a traditional afternoon tea or indulge in a full English or continental breakfast in the mornings.
Zest offers a more laid-back dining experience with a variety of light dishes and snacks available all day, ideal for enjoying before or after a round of golf. The outdoor terrace provides a lovely setting for dining or enjoying a drink, while big screens throughout the property allow guests to catch up on their favorite sports events.
The outstanding facilities make this a great choice for a leisure or spa break, while those who choose a golf break at the Forest of Arden will be rested and rejuvenated in the hotel, ready to tackle the superb courses once again.
The Cedarwood Spa centre at the Forest of Arden is a luxurious facility, offering an extensive variety of health and beauty therapy. Speciality treatments include body scrubs and wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures, massages and waxing. For the fitness-conscious, the leisure club has an excellent swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium, while there are also tennis courts, table tennis and croquet.
Forest of Arden is located 30 minutes from Birmingham City centre, just 10 minutes from both the NEC Complex and Birmingham Airport.
Address: Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Warwickshire, CV7 7HR
Neil
✓18 May 2026
Felt it was better value for money when it was the set menu. The buffet was nice but no reduction in price for a buffet over a set meal seems a bit unfair.
Gary
✓13 May 2026
All very nice but the group just felt that the drinks and bar meals were a little too expensive
Andrew
✓10 May 2026
Clive
✓5 May 2026
A wonderful stay at the FOA - enjoyed by all 12 players
Matt
✓4 May 2026
Fairly basic, rooms / bathrooms in need of a makeover. Everything we needed and clean. Check-in staff could’ve been friendlier and the bar areas could have been comfier - many struggled for a place to sit
Tom
✓4 May 2026
Kevin
✓30 Apr 2026
Ray
✓29 Apr 2026
Lovely hotel, beds nice and firm, soft pillows, very helpful staff, food was a nice selection for the buffet.
Neil
✓28 Apr 2026
Bit dated , expensive for beer
Paul
✓28 Apr 2026
Hotel was amazing. Staff were great. Only complaint was the food. Really poor.
Neil
✓18 May 2026
Both days we were helped by the Pro’s to get out at a more convenient time for us, which was much appreciated
Neil
✓18 May 2026
Enjoyable. Bit boring compared to the Arden but still a nice round.
Gary
✓13 May 2026
This course in terms of interesting holes and layout is good but it was not in good condition, which is a shame and means we wouldn’t make a return visit.
Gary
✓13 May 2026
The group loved this course and it was in top nick
Andrew
✓10 May 2026
Andrew
✓10 May 2026
John
✓9 May 2026
This was the best day of our trip to the Belfry! And we were there because the Belfry cancelled our Thursady booked golf with no explanation and no alternative offered. We found and booked the Forest of Arden ourselves and had our best day there.
Clive
✓5 May 2026
The Arden was in fantastic condition and great to play - only downside was it took around 5.3 hours to play
Clive
✓5 May 2026
First day greens were very hard and difficult to stop on - after some rain evening of day 1 - on day 3 a little softer - only downside was some bare areas around the greens which made chopping difficult
Matt
✓4 May 2026
Open, forgiving and some interesting holes. Tee boxes were shabby but greens were in good condition
