St Augustine's Golf Club

Golf at St Augustine's near Birchington sits on proper Kent coastland - eighteen holes that take advantage of the flat but characterful terrain around this part of Thanet. It's a members' club primarily, so you'll need to arrange a visit in advance or come as a guest of someone who plays there. The course itself is straightforward rather than brutally challenging, which suits the landscape. You're looking at a couple of hours for a full round if you're not dawdling.

This works best for golfers who actually want a game rather than casual visitors after a stroll. The flat terrain means it's accessible enough, though wind off the coast can catch you out. Local players rate it as a solid day out - nothing flashy, but honest golf that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.

If you're staying in one of the nearby holiday parks - Birchington Vale is closest at just over three miles away - St Augustine's could easily slot into a week's itinerary. It's the kind of course you'd play once or twice rather than make the entire point of your trip, but for a golfer with a week to fill in East Kent, it's worth ringing ahead to see about guest rates. Sandwich Leisure Holiday Park is a bit further out but still handy if golf's part of your plans. Birchington itself has the usual seaside offerings if your group splits between golfers and non-golfers.