If you're after indoor golf near Bath, the good news is that year-round simulator golf is only a short drive away. The Golf Cabin in Wick (BS30 5QF) sits between Bath and Bristol, with two private, tour-grade simulator bays open every day from 6am to midnight and free parking right outside. Whether the Somerset weather has closed in, the light's gone, or you just fancy a proper hit without the drive to a full course, you can play here in comfort whatever the season. This guide covers who it suits, how to get there from Bath, and why indoors so often wins on a wet day.
Where can you play indoor golf near Bath?
The nearest premium option for indoor golf near Bath is The Golf Cabin in Wick, a short drive north-west of the city towards Bristol. It's a dedicated simulator venue — not a range with a screen bolted on — with two private bays, tour-grade radar and camera tracking, 4K projectors and a large impact screen. Because everything happens indoors under climate control, it plays exactly the same in January drizzle as it does on a bright July evening. For anyone in Bath used to their round being at the mercy of the forecast, that reliability is the whole point.
How far is The Golf Cabin from Bath?
It's a genuinely easy trip. The Golf Cabin is in Wick, just off the A420, roughly ten minutes from Bristol and a short, straightforward drive from Bath — you head out through the Bath and north-east Bristol fringe rather than fighting through any city centre. There's free on-site parking when you arrive, so there's none of the hunt for a space or the pay-and-display faff you'd get parking in central Bath. Here's the venue at a glance:
| Detail | The Golf Cabin |
|---|---|
| Location | Wick, BS30 5QF |
| From Bath | A short drive via the A420 |
| Opening hours | Every day, 6am to midnight |
| Price from | From £25 an hour per bay |
| Players per bay | Up to 4 (around 8 across both bays) |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Comfort | Air-conditioned, free club hire |
Who is indoor golf near Bath good for?
Just about everyone, which is part of its appeal. Serious golfers from Bath use it to keep their game sharp between rounds, working on their swing with full shot data rather than guessing on a soggy range. Beginners and total first-timers come for a relaxed, no-pressure introduction — there's no dress code, trainers are fine, and free club hire means you can turn up with nothing. Groups of friends, couples on a different kind of date, and work teams all use the bays for something sociable and a bit competitive. Because a bay holds up to four and there are two bays, it flexes from a solo practice hour to a group of around eight.
Why does indoor golf win on a wet day?
Because the weather simply stops mattering. In and around Bath, a wet or freezing day can write off an outdoor round entirely and turn a driving range into a miserable slog. Indoors, you're hitting real shots into a large screen in a warm, air-conditioned bay, with the same tour-grade data on every swing regardless of what's happening outside. You're not squinting into rain, you're not losing balls in the murk, and your session never gets cancelled. It's the difference between hoping the forecast holds and simply booking a slot and playing. We go into this properly in our guide to where to play golf when it's wet or freezing.
Do you need your own clubs or any experience?
No on both counts. Club hire is included free with every booking, and the mats are dual-handed so left and right-handers are equally at home — you can genuinely turn up empty-handed. You don't need any experience either. The on-screen games and plain-English shot data make it easy to enjoy from your very first swing, whether you've never held a club or you play off single figures. There's no dress code, so ordinary clothes and trainers are perfect. If you're weighing up whether to bring your own set, our post on whether you need your own clubs covers it, and beginners can read is indoor golf good for beginners.
How much does indoor golf near Bath cost?
Bays start from £25 an hour, and because you book the whole private bay rather than a seat, up to four players share that cost — roughly from £6 each per hour split four ways. There's no per-person charge and club hire is free, so a group session stays great value. You choose how long to play when you book; an hour suits a casual hit or focused practice, while ninety minutes to two hours gives a group room for a fuller round. If you'll be making the trip from Bath regularly, our membership options can bring the cost down over time.
Can you play famous courses on the simulator?
Yes — and it's one of the best reasons to make the short trip from Bath. The simulators let you play world-famous courses on the big screen, so you can tee it up somewhere you'd never realistically get to in person, all from a warm bay minutes from home. It's a brilliant way to spend an evening with friends, and it works just as well for a serious round as a social one. Our post on famous courses you can play on a simulator has more on what's on offer.
Can indoor golf actually improve your game?
For golfers in and around Bath, it's one of the most efficient ways to practise. Every swing is measured and played back with full shot data — carry distance, ball speed, club speed, smash factor, launch angle, spin, club path and face angle — all shown in plain English. That turns vague guesswork on a soggy range into something you can actually work on. You can use the driving range with dispersion plotting to see your shot pattern, run structured drills, or simply hit far more balls in an hour than you would outdoors, with no waiting on daylight or weather. It's why so many keep their game sharp here through the colder months; our guide to keeping your game sharp through winter goes further, and your launch monitor numbers explained unpacks the data.
Is indoor golf good for a group or an occasion?
It's a strong choice. A private bay takes up to four, and with both bays you can host up to around eight for a birthday, a work social, or a stag or hen group — everyone rotates, the leaderboards keep it lively, and nobody's left out. It's one of the more dependable indoor activities near Bristol and Bath for groups because it never gets rained off. Do note we don't run a bar, kitchen or party room, so bigger celebrations usually build the golf into a wider day out. For larger groups or to plan the timing, get in touch and we'll help you sort it.
How do you book indoor golf near Bath?
Booking takes under a minute online. You pick your day, choose a time anywhere between 6am and midnight, select your bay and confirm — then just drive over from Bath and play. Because the venue is open every single day, early mornings, lunch breaks and late evenings are all fair game, which suits shift patterns and busy diaries alike. If you want to see the kit first, our simulators page has the detail. Otherwise, grab a few friends and book your bay online — year-round golf, a short drive from Bath, whatever the weather's doing.