Expansion plans announced at Trafford Golf Centre

Trafford Golf Centre, Europe’s premier golf practice facility and home to the UK’s largest golf academy in TraffordCity, Manchester, has announced ambitious expansion plans backed by significant investment.

The development will enhance the experience for golfers, families, and leisure seekers alike, with major improvements and expanded capacity across the site.

The country’s most popular golf practice and family-focused leisure facility has seen incredible growth in recent years. With over 23 million golf balls hit annually and up to 2,000 daily visitors, the centre is now taking a bold step forward to meet demand and further enhance its offering.

The works will include:

• A stunning three-storey, 15-bay West Wing with modern ‘lounge bay’ designs, perfect for a premium and comfortable practice experience.
• A three-storey, six-bay East Wing which will be home to The Academy, the country’s largest golf improvement centre.
• The expansion will create 82 hitting bays to help reduce waiting times and welcome even more visitors.
• Enhanced perimeter fencing for safety and security.
• Refreshed and modernised existing bays to improve the drive, dine and drink in-bay experience, creating a truly world-class destination.

Trafford Golf Centre’s success sits at the heart of the growing TraffordCity destination – the UK’s most experiential retail and leisure location – further strengthening its appeal as a hub for sport, shopping and family entertainment.

Pete Styles, Director of Golf at Trafford Golf Centre, shared his excitement about the expansion: “Trafford Golf Centre has always been committed to creating a space where golfers of all abilities, families and friends can enjoy top-tier facilities in a welcoming and inclusive environment. These new developments are a direct response to the incredible demand we’ve seen, and we can’t wait to welcome even more visitors to enjoy everything we have to offer.”

To enable the construction works to take place, the driving range will close for a short period from 5th January 2026.

The closure is expected to last around twelve weeks, with a full reopening from April onwards. During this time, The Clubhouse, American Golf store, The Academy (for golf lessons) and Dino Falls Adventure Golf will remain open as usual, ensuring visitors can still enjoy much of what Trafford Golf Centre has to offer while improvements are underway.