Does Ferndown Golf Club have a driving range?

We are a 16 bay floodlit driving range with the latest Srixon golf balls and Powertee automated mats. The Golf Range is completely open to the public with no dress code!

Who designed Ferndown Golf Course?

Harold Hilton
Harold Hilton, the Open Champion in 1892 and 1897 designed our renowned 18-hole ‘Old Course’. Harold was in fact, the only British amateur golfer to win the British and US Amateur titles in the same year (1911). Ferndown opened for play in 1913 and went on to become one of the top golf Clubs in Dorset and the UK.

Is Moors Valley Golf Club open?

Moors Valley Golf Course is open with play safe, stay safe restrictions in place. Advance booking and payment in full are essential.

What council is Ferndown in?

Ferndown and The Town Council Ferndown is a town and civil parish in Dorset in southern England, immediately to the north of Bournemouth and Poole. The parish, which until 1972 was called Hampreston, includes the communities of Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill and Trickett’s Cross.

What time do you have to leave Moors Valley?

You can pay when you arrive or anytime before 10.30 am but you MUST exit BEFORE 10.45 am or normal charges will apply. We have a ticketless barrier system, using number plate recognition.

What time does Moors Valley Open?

Moors Valley Golf Course – Open daily except Christmas Day from 8.00am to dusk, weather permitting.

Is Ferndown BCP or Dorset?

Ferndown is a town and civil parish in Dorset in southern England, immediately to the north of Bournemouth and Poole. The parish, which until 1972 was called Hampreston, includes the communities of Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill and Trickett’s Cross.

Is Ferndown part of BCP council?

It is comprised of a combination of areas served by both BCP Council and Dorset Councils including the historic and important towns of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, together with key towns including Wareham, Wimborne, Ferndown and Verwood.

Where can I park for free in Moors Valley?

There is free parking along the Ringwood to Verwood Road.. Follow the track due south and take the second path through the woods on the right whcih leads down to a wide boggy area with several small pools.

Do you have to pay to get into Moors Valley?

There are no admission charges per person but vehicle charges apply. If the car park reaches capacity it will be temporarily closed. You can view updates on our Facebook page or live news feed.

Do you have to pay to go to Moors Valley?

What is Ferndown like to live in?

Ferndown has good transport connections, fine outdoor sport and leisure facilities and plenty of independent shops, making it popular with both retirees and families.

What is Ferndown famous for?

Ferndown is renowned for its 18 hole championship golf course, alternatively there is Ferndown Forest Golf club which is an 18 hole pay and play.

Is Ferndown Dorset or BCP?

Ferndown is a town and civil parish in Dorset in southern England, immediately to the north of Bournemouth and Poole.

What areas are covered by BCP council?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is a unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. It was created on 1 April 2019 by the merger of the areas that were previously administered by the unitary authorities of Bournemouth and Poole, and the non-metropolitan district of Christchurch.

Is the Gruffalo still at Moors Valley?

The Gruffalo has a permanent place in the Forest at Moors Valley. Nestled in the Forest Picnic Area is a life sized sculpture of the Gruffalo plus the Gruffalo’s child and many of the other characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s popular story books.

Are there toilets at Moors Valley?

Accessible toilets can be found at the Visitor Centre, Kingsmere Station and the Golf Centre. There are three disabled toilets at the Visitor Centre including a ‘changing places’ toilet with tracking hoist system and height adjustable adult size changing bench and a large family toilet with baby change facilities.

Can you walk into Moors Valley?

There are many miles of paths and tracks through Moors Valley Country Park and Forest. You are welcome to walk on any of these paths however the best routes have been waymarked. The routes range in distance from 3/4 mile to 5 miles and are easy to follow.

Is Ferndown a town or a village?

What is the population of Ferndown Dorset?

Area Guide to Ferndown and the surrounding area In 100 years Ferndown has grown from a modest village on the heath into a thriving town boasting the fifth largest population in Dorset and the largest of any non-coastal town with a population of nearly 20,000.