Best golf driving ranges in London and the South East

GolfMagic has compiled the top five best golf driving ranges in London and the South East to help you get the most out of your game this season.

In our latest driving range feature, GolfMagic's expert panel of judges including our Editor Andy Roberts and Equipment Editor Tom Usher have selected a mix of indoor and outdoor settings to suit personal preferences. 

From the latest launch monitor tech and general presentation of range bays to value for money and friendly professional staff, we have taken everything into account below. 

Best Golf Driving Ranges in London and South East

While there might be hundreds of outdoor and indoor ranges to choose from dotted around London's capital, we believe there are five that stand out from the crowd based on our experiences with them down the years from equipment testing and general practice here at GolfMagic. 

Let's dive in, starting with our favourite of the bunch that can easily be accessed via the tube... 

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range

This popular N1Golf London venue has 60 bays across its two-tier range, with incredible views of the city, especially at night. 

It really is something else when you are bashing balls out into a London-lit skyline over the River Thames and next door to the famous O2 Arena.

Greenwich Peninsula Golf Driving Range is uniquely positioned as the only golf range in central London.

We also love this facility because it has a 3,000 sq ft American Golf store where you can pick up all your latest golf goodies for your bag.

You've then got a brilliant N1 Academy on hand with eight full-time PGA coaches.

Furthermore, there is a nice restaurant and bar for you and your family or partner to unwind in, and there is free parking up to 60 cars should you not wish to jump on the tube, which is only a short walk away from North Greenwich Tube Station. 

This driving range also takes advantage of an ‘Inrange’ App that uses shot tracking technology and adaptive challenges that are customised to your handicap. 

Gone are the days of just dropping a basket of balls down and smashing them away thinking 'oh well that was good, I think...' You actually have real shot data to help you maximise your performance with each club in the bag, and you can then take all that knowledge with you to the golf course. 

There is also a CrazyPutt Adventure Golf on site, perfect for family days out or even date nights. 

Greenwich Peninsula Driving Range is rightly a fan favourite for all London and South East golfers. 

Where: North Greenwich Tube Station, right next to the famous O2 Arena

Opening times: 8am to 11pm 

Price for bay: £12 for 30mins / £20 for 1 hour / £28 for 90mins / £35 for 2 hours + £5pp

Website: www.greenwichpeninsulagolfrange.com  

World Of Golf London

Another brilliant venue that we thoroughly enjoy visiting here at GolfMagic. 

It's also a 60-bay floodlit driving range, but this time with next-gen Toptracer Range technology on every bay.

You also get to use power tee mats and you have target island greens to aim at to help dial in your distances. 

Elsewhere, there is fully-stocked American Golf store, which once again has all the biggest brands at your fingertips.

There is also free custom fitting available with their their friendly PGA professionals on site. 

On top of that, World of Golf London offers free beginner lessons and private tuition for those who want to take the game a bit more serious. 

Furthermore, there is a Jurassic Mini Golf available for the whole family, and a nice on-site cafe.

All bookings include unlimited golf balls, and golf club hire is available for under a fiver. 

GolfMagic has worked on a number of instruction videos at World of Golf London down the years, and we have always enjoyed our time here. 

There is something for everyone at World of Golf London, and that's what makes it such a great venue. 

Where: New Malden, located off the A3; nearest rail links are New Malden and Raynes Park about a two-minute taxi ride away

Opening times: 7am to 10pm 

Price for bay: From £10 for 30mins, including unlimited balls - Off Peak 1 player £19 per hour, Peak 1 player £25 per hour.

Website: www.worldofgolf.co.uk/

Urban Golf

Indoor golf is becoming all the rage these days, and Urban Golf is definitely a popular hotspot for those working or living in the capital. 

Urban Golf provides the best indoor golf simulator experience at the world’s coolest clubhouse. 

The venue offers 11 state-of-the-art simulators where visitors can drink craft beer, spirits and cocktails while they play. 

There are also giant comfortable sofas for you to chill out on, and there is also the option of a VIP studio, which is very cool indeed as it gives you your own space away from the other bays. 

Golfers can also listen to a live DJ while playing 18 holes at one of the world's best courses such as the Old Course at St Andrews or Pebble Beach in the United States. 

There are loads of other games available to cater for interest levels. 

You can of course work hard on your game here, but it's more of a fun, chilled out, good vibes setting than anything and we love that. 

It's a perfect venue for not just ardent golfers but also company evenings and date nights. 

Urban Golf is without question one of our favourite golf hotspots in London, especially since it's so easily accesible via the tube. 

Where: 12 Smithfield Street, Farringdon

Opening times: 12-10pm (Monday-Tuesday), 12-11.pm (Wednesday-Friday), 12-8pm (Saturday), 12-6.30pm (Sunday)

Price for bay: £40 to £80 (depending on time) VIP room ‘The Bunker’ £100-£120 - They also have many packages to choose from!

Website: https://urbangolf.co.uk/

Silvermere Golf Club 

Silvermere GC has firmly established itself as one of the leading and most innovative practice facilities in the South East with its 48 bays, two-tiered driving range.

We have been visiting this Surrey venue for years, and if truth be told it gets better every year. 

This roof-terraced driving range features clever Toptracer technology, which is available in all 48 bays. 

Toptracer at Silvermere gives you accurate yardages on every shot, shows you your shot trajectory and also lets you get competitive with games.

There are a number of different virtual games to get stuck into including nearest the pin, longest drive and rounds of golf at famous courses and more.

Furthermore, you've got arguably the greatest golf store in England and maybe in Europe here. 

It's got absolutely everything from all the biggest brands in the game. 

There's also a fantastic restaurant here, situated by a beautiful lake by the 18th hole that looks unbelievable on a summer's day. 

The 18-hole course at Silvermere will also provide you with a stern test, too. 

Silvermere GC is easily one of the best golf driving ranges not just in the South East but in the UK. 

Where: Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey

Opening times: 8am to 9.55pm (midweek except Wednesday), 9:30am to 9.55pm (Wednesday)

Price for balls: £6 for 35 balls, £12 for 70 balls, £15.50 for 110 balls

Website: www.silvermere-golf.co.uk/golf/driving-range/

Dukes Meadows 

And last but not least, Dukes Meadows in Chiswick.

Boasting the largest driving range in West London, Dukes Meadows offers you a brilliant floodlit 60-bay driving range.

You've also got clever Trackman technology on site here to help you work hard on your game and dial in all those yardages to take with you to the golf course. 

Ten of the 60 bays here give you the opportunity to use Trackman analysis for a deeper dive into your shot data, but you'll need to pre-book via their website to take adavantage of that upon your arrival. 

Hire clubs are available here from a couple of quid.

Dukes Meadows also offers a club fitting service on site, making sure everyone gets the best out of their game with tailored equipment and expert advice.

If you're in the area and want to take advatange of leading golf tech brand Trackman, then you'll definitely want to pop in to Dukes Meadows. 

Where: Dan Mason Dr, Chiswick

Opening times: 8am to 10pm (Monday-Thursday), 8am to 9pm (Friday-Sunday)

Price for balls: £7.50 for 60 balls, £15 for 120 balls

Website: www.dukesmeadows.com/golf 

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