THE HAXEY GATE
Riverside Country Pub
Golf and Fishing
01427 890 746
THE GOLF COURSE
The Haxey Gate Golf Course, is a private parkland golf course.
Our par 70 course has 9 greens and 18 tees and is 6053 yards in length.
The course boasts excellent greens and is well maintained.
The course is on normal greens all year round and very rarely closes.
The course is set in an idyllic and peaceful location next to the River Idle. Adjacent to the course is the pub which serves food from 12 everyday.
Golfers can take advantage of special offers including 10% off main meals or 4 pints for £10.
Please call 01427 890 746
Prices start from £7.50
FISHING
We are fortunate that the pub sits beside one of the most beautiful spots on the River Idle.
With over a mile of riverfront there is excellent fishing to be had on the riverbank.
It is not unknown to land fish in excess of 20lbs.
Fishing permits can be bought from the pub and cover a days fishing.
With such an enviable stretch of the river Idle, The Haxey Gate is the perfect place for that relaxing fishing break you have been promising yourself! Overnight accomodation is available please view our rooms page.
Why not look into one of our fishing holidays?
Alternatively if you want to bring your own caravan or tent there is the campsite across the road
Prices start from £3.00
Local Attractions
Despite being nestled in the heart of the countryside, there are still plenty of attractions to visit nearby!
Shepherds Place Farm (2 miles)
Petting Farm with Children's play area
Epworth (6 miles)
Historic Market Town famous as the birthplace of John Wesley and Sheridan Smith
The Old Rectory (6 miles)
Grade 1 listed building with links to Methodism
The Trolleybus Museum (9 miles)
World's Largest Collection of Preserved Trolleybuses
Gainsborough Old Hall (9 miles)
500 year old preserved timber framed manor house
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (13 miles)
Award winning Wildlife Park on the edge of Doncaster
Doncaster Dome (14 miles)
Arena and Leisure centre with Ice skating, Swimming etc
Doncaster Racecourse (15 miles)
Home of the St Leger
Frenchgate Shopping Centre (16 miles)
Large shopping centre in the heart of Doncaster
Lincoln Cathedral (26 miles)
Cathedral church of the blessed Virgin Mary built in 1088
OUTDOOR ACTIVITES
Our countryside location means outdoor pursuits don't stop at fishing at golf there are a host of activities that you can take part in nearby.
Canoeing
(Boats available to hire from the pub)
Available during the summer months
Bike hire can be arranged locally
Riverbanks and open fields make this area walkers paradise
You don't have to go far to spot some wildlife - see our photo gallery for birds spotted from our beer garden
Situated across the road from the pub is the Haxey Quays campsite
The area is a haven for horse riding and the nearest village is the home to Grove House Stables Equestrian Centre
THE HAXEY HOOD
Every January, the parish of Haxey takes part in the Haxey Hood, an ancient tradition since the 14th century. It is the oldest tradition in England and therefore crowds gather from far and wide to join in this famous tradition.
