Chartham Park Golf and Country Club

What Chartham Park Golf and Country Club does

Chartham Park Golf and Country Club is a premium single-site membership-based leisure venue located in Felcourt, East Grinstead, West Sussex, England, operated under The Club Company (Group) Limited. Founded in 1992 around an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course designed by Ryder Cup legend Neil Coles, the club has invested approximately £1.7 million in recent course upgrades including advanced drainage and a £700,000 bunker redesign by Jonathan Gaunt. The facility pairs golf with a comprehensive health club offering: a Technogym-equipped gym, a 19-metre indoor pool, hydro pool/sauna/steam facilities, and more than 110 weekly fitness classes spanning Les Mills programmes, yoga, Pilates, and HIIT.

The business operates a tiered subscription model with five core membership products: Full Golf (£175/month), Weekday Golf (£137/month), Full Health (£103/month), Full Health Flex (£123.50/month), and Lifestyle off-peak (£72/month). Most tiers carry 12-month commitments with 3-month cancellation notice, while Full Health Flex offers shorter flexibility after an initial 3-month period. Revenue is diversified across member subscriptions, visitor green fees (£30–£70 per player), event hire (up to 120 guests), F&B through the on-site Pulse Bar and Golf Bar, personal training, PGA golf lessons, gift vouchers, and society/corporate golf days. Non-member visitors can book tee times online through the intelligentgolf platform.

Chartham Park is a single venue within The Club Company Collection, a UK network of 17 country clubs offering members reciprocal access to approximately 29 golf courses plus gyms, pools, and padel tennis facilities. The club positions itself as a family-inclusive destination, with 20+ junior activities weekly, family swim sessions, and an Ofsted-registered crèche for children from 4 weeks to 12 years. Technology integration is limited to operational booking and F&B platforms (intelligentgolf, Mr Yum, Your Golf Booking, Technogym cloud); no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are evident. Headcount of 12 reflects operational reliance on the parent company's shared central services for marketing, technology, and group functions.

Name

Chartham Park Golf and Country Club

Legal name

Chartham Park Golf and Country Club

Website

https://charthampark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chartham Park Golf and Country Club is a membership-based leisure venue in East Grinstead, West Sussex, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, Technogym-equipped health club, 110+ weekly fitness classes, pool, spa, and family amenities, operated under The Club Company Collection of 17 UK venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course membership
• Country club services
• Leisure hospitality
• Sports and recreation
• Club and leisure facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

East Grinstead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring revenue from golf memberships including Full Golf (£175/month), Weekday Golf (£137/month). Memberships provide access to the 18-hole championship course, driving range, and reciprocal access to 17 other Club Company courses.
2. Health & Fitness Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring revenue from health club memberships including Full Health (£103/month), Full Health Flex (£123.50/month), and Lifestyle (£72/month). Includes access to gym, pool, classes, and spa facilities.
3. Green Fees and Visitor Golf: One-time green fee revenue from visitor tee time bookings ranging from £30-£70 per person for 18 holes depending on time of day and season. Group bookings available at discounted per-ball rates.
4. Event Hire and Private Functions: Revenue from private hire events including proms, birthday parties, corporate meetings, wakes, and Christmas parties. Catering packages available including finger buffets, afternoon tea, and bespoke dining.
5. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through Pulse Bar and Golf Bar serving breakfast, lunches, afternoon teas, and evening meals. 15% discount for members.
6. Personal Training Sessions: One-to-one and shared personal training sessions with expert trainers, available as individual sessions or discounted packages. Bookable via The Club Company app or member portal.
7. Gift Vouchers: Club Vouchers (£25-£100) redeemable against golf, dining, and personal training, and Golf-specific vouchers (£25-£100) for green fees, golf retail, and food and drink.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The company operates as a golf and country club providing recreational, sporting, and social facilities for members and visitors. Specific facility details, membership tiers, and ancillary services were not evidenced in the supplied source material.

Product overview

Chartham Park Golf and Country Club is a premium golf and health club offering a unified country club experience. The core portfolio centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Neil Coles), a Strike Shack driving range, and comprehensive health facilities including a Technogym-equipped gym, 19-metre swimming pool, spa facilities (hydro pool, sauna, steam), and over 110 weekly fitness classes (Les Mills, yoga, Pilates, Aqua, Zumba, HIIT). Additional offerings include personal training, PGA golf lessons, golf days/events, family activities (family swim, junior golf, créche), private hire/events, online tee booking, gift vouchers, and flexible membership packages (Full Golf, Weekday Golf, Full Health, Full Health Flex, Lifestyle) that provide access to the broader Club Company Collection of 17 venues across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 110 weekly fitness classes offered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neil ColescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Ryder Cup legend Neil Coles designed the original 18-hole championship course at Chartham Park in 1992. The par 72 parkland course combines championship layout with scenic parkland charm, mature trees, and water features on nine holes.
• The Club Company CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartham Park is owned and operated by The Club Company (Group) Limited, which manages 17 country clubs across the UK. Membership at Chartham Park includes reciprocal access to all other venues in the collection, including gyms, pools, padel tennis, and 28 additional golf courses. The parent company provides shared technology platforms, marketing, operational standards, and member benefits across all clubs.
• TechnogymcoreTechnology or IntegrationChartham Park's gym facilities are equipped with Technogym equipment including Skill & Biostrength machines, cardio zone with treadmills, rowers, and cross trainers with live performance tracking. The partnership provides members with state-of-the-art fitness technology.
• Intelligent GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe intelligentgolf platform powers Chartham Park's online tee time booking system for members and visitors, competition management, PIN-based member authentication, and World Handicap System integration.
• Jonathan GauntminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned golf course architect Jonathan Gaunt completed a £700,000 bunker redesign project as part of Chartham Park's £1 million course transformation. The redesign enhanced the sustainability and playability of the championship course.
• Jonathan Gaunt Golf Course ArchitectureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJonathan Gaunt Golf Course Architecture completed a £700,000 bunker redesign as part of the club's £1 million transformation, making the course one of Sussex's most sustainable and beautifully presented golf destinations.
• The Paint ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Paint Club hosts art events at Chartham Park including Sip & Paint evenings. Events are ticketed (£33 per person) and open to members and guests, bringing new audiences to the venue.
• England GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartham Park participates in the World Handicap System (WHS) through England Golf, providing members with official handicap tracking and competition eligibility.
• Swim EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartham Park's swimming lessons are delivered by Swim England qualified teachers, providing children with professional swim instruction in a safe, encouraging environment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Virgin Active UK: Premium UK health club chain with extensive class schedules, pools, and family-friendly facilities. Broad incumbent in the premium fitness club segment.
• QHotels (Championship Golf Collection): UK hotel group with multiple championship golf courses, leisure clubs, spas, and event venues. Comparable golf + leisure + events portfolio model.
• Bupa Health Clubs: Established UK health club operator within Bupa's healthcare portfolio, offering gyms, pools, classes, and family programming. Broad incumbent in the UK premium health and leisure segment overlapping Chartham Park's non-golf offering.

Direct peers

• Foxhills Club & Resort: Surrey-based country club with multiple golf courses, health club, spa, family activities, and event hosting. Highly comparable premium UK golf and leisure country club.
• Nuffield Health: UK not-for-profit operator of health and fitness clubs, gyms, swimming pools, and family facilities with membership tiers. Comparable on health club, family programming, and tiered subscription model.
• David Lloyd Leisure: UK's largest premium health, racquets, and family leisure club operator with 100+ sites combining gyms, pools, classes, and family amenities. Directly comparable as a multi-facility country club / health club model targeting families and premium members.
• The Wisley (Club Company venue): A sibling venue within The Club Company Collection, similarly combining golf, gym, and family amenities in the south of England. Most directly comparable on operating model, member benefits, and product mix.
• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Midlands-based golf resort with championship courses, leisure club, spa, and event facilities. Comparable on premium golf + leisure + event hire positioning.

Others

• American Golf: UK's largest golf retailer operating pro shops and online retail. Comparable as the leading UK golf equipment/apparel retail channel that Chartham Park's pro shop competes against for member spend.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue with Toptracer-powered driving range bays, food & beverage, and social events. Comparable on Toptracer driving range experience and event-driven golf entertainment model targeting younger and family audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/charthampark
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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