Golf like you've never played it.
Hit real balls and watch every shot tracked instantly on a huge 4K screen — exactly how far it flew and where it landed, indoors. Play 2000+ world-class courses on TrackMan-powered bays — all ages, all abilities, rain or shine.
£27 an hour — per bay, not per person. Message us or call 07507 348241 and we'll book you in — no account needed, and 10% off your first visit. View pricing.
As featured in The Northern Echo and Northern Golfer.
All ages. All abilities. All welcome.
You don't have to be a golfer to love it here — plenty of our regulars started as complete beginners.
Never swung a club? Perfect.
Club hire at the venue, no dress code, and games anyone can pick up in minutes — kids and grown-ups alike.
Plan your first visit
Your next night out, sorted.
Birthdays, stag & hen dos, ladies' nights and work socials — bays side by side with drinks brought to you.
Book your group
Sharpen up like the pros.
TrackMan tracks every shot — speed, spin, launch and carry — so the winter never costs you strokes again.
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The present that always lands.
Treat a golfer — or a total beginner — to their best round yet. Gift vouchers redeem against bay hire and packages, for any amount you choose.
Buy a gift voucherWhy golfers keep coming back.
- Always dry — golf whatever the weather
- No lost balls — every shot tracked instantly
- Play the world's most famous courses in an hour
- Drinks and food brought straight to your bay
- Complete beginners welcome — no dress code
- £27 an hour per bay — not per person
Then settle it with a game.
Closest to the Pin
One shot, one green — nearest the flag takes it. Quick, tense and the perfect way to settle who's buying the next round.
Longest Drive
Wind up and let rip. Biggest carry wins the bragging rights — and you'll have the shot data to prove it.
Virtual Tournaments
Get involved with club leagues and online competitions — test your skills against players near and far and climb the leaderboard.
Darlington's home of indoor golf.
Whatever the weather, we bring the course to you — sharpen your swing, take on your mates, or just enjoy a laid-back round with coffee, drinks and music while you play. No clubs of your own? Hire them at the venue.
Minutes from the A1(M) and an easy drive from Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Bishop Auckland and Northallerton.
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Meet Michael.
Virtual Fairways is independently owned and run right here in Darlington. When you visit, chances are it's Michael — the owner — who books you in, sets up your bay and walks you through what the TrackMan numbers actually mean. No franchise script, just someone who wants you to hit it better.
First-timers and regulars alike mention him by name in our Google reviews, and the venue now hosts leagues, ladies' nights and charity events alongside everyday bay hire.
“Whack a few balls, have a drink and laugh the evening away.” Google review · Shaun B
Booked to playing in three easy steps.
Pick your slot
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll book you straight in — no account needed — or book online via TrackMan in a couple of minutes.
Just turn up
No clubs? Hire ours at the venue. No dress code, no experience needed — arrive a few minutes early and we'll get you set up.
Play
Pick a world-famous course or a party game, and order drinks straight to your bay. That's it — you're golfing.
Corporate days, team nights & private hire.
Book a few bays or take over the whole venue. From client entertaining and team-building away-days to work socials and parties — drinks, music and food, all sorted. Tell us your numbers and we'll build the perfect day or evening around them. See all event options.
- Corporate days & client entertaining
- Team-building & away-days
- Private parties & whole-venue hire
Tell us your numbers and we'll come back with a quote — or message us on WhatsApp for a quick reply.
We're open Wednesday to Sunday.
What our golfers say.
Rated 4.8 from 25 reviews on Google — read them all.
Great time on the virtual golf course as a complete beginner. Michael was a brilliant coach!
Excellent fun, even if you're bad at golf!! Loads of different games and things to do for all abilities, would recommend for group events or a sesh with your pals.
A fantastic venue with excellent facilities. Ladies night was great fun. Michael was brilliant and talked us through everything, giving us advice along the way - thank you! Will definitely return.
Wondering if it's for you?
Never played golf before?
Perfect — you're exactly who we built this for. The simulator adapts to complete beginners, the games are easy to pick up, and there's no dress code. It's a relaxed, pressure-free way to try the game.
How much does it cost?
£27 an hour, per bay — not per person. Four of you sharing a bay works out around £6.75 each, and packages and memberships bring it down further.
Do I need my own clubs?
Not at all — club hire is available at the venue, or bring your own if you prefer. Just turn up and play.
Can kids and families play?
Kids are always welcome — it's a brilliant way to get them into the game. Children just need a parent or guardian with them.
£27 an hour. Per bay, not per person.
Four of you sharing a bay works out around £6.75 each — an evening out with friends or a focused practice session. Friday and Saturday evenings are our busiest and go first, so book ahead to get the slot you want. First visit? Message or call with the code below and take 10% off.