The Big Sim
Golf that ignores the weather.
Play a round on a world-famous course, warm up the swing, or grab a bay with mates — all indoors, all year, rain doing whatever rain does outside.
£28 per hour · no membership needed
Free Parking
Free on-site parking, so you can arrive, play and leave without the hassle.
Rent Everything
No equipment? No problem. Hire what you need when you arrive and get straight on court.
Beginner Friendly
Never played before? Perfect. Matchbox is built for first-timers as much as regular players.
Open Till Late
Play around work, family or whatever else your day throws at you, with court times available into the evening.
Serious practice or a proper laugh
Dial in your game with real ball-flight data, or play the front nine at a famous course with a coffee in hand. It's as good for a golfer chipping away at a handicap as it is for four mates who've never broken 100 and don't intend to start now. The sim doesn't judge. Much.
The best golf in Wales when it's tipping down
When the courses are waterlogged and the driving range is miserable, the sim's warm, dry and open. It's also a cracking option for a group — book the bay, bring the drinks-and-cake budget, and make an evening of it. Corporate lot after something different? We do that too.
What it costs
Open Play
£28
/per hour
Enjoy a few hours of golf in the dry indoors at Matchbox!
Membership
£95
/per month
Enjoy a few hours of golf in the dry indoors at Matchbox!
£28/hour for the bay. Bring your own clubs or use ours. Membership options available if you're in every week — but drop-ins are always welcome.
Frequently asked Questions
Can I play a full round on the sim?
Yes — play a full round at courses all over the world, including the famous ones: The Belfry, Augusta (home of the Masters), Pebble Beach and plenty more. We'd recommend a 2-hour booking for a full round.
Is it just a driving range, or the real thing?
The real thing. The Big Sim runs on the ProTee VX system with real ball-flight data and a full course library through GSPro, plus a driving range, practice areas, and a range of challenges and games — whether you want to lower your scores or just have a laugh. There's even a swing camera so you can watch yourself back.
How many people can use the sim?
Up to eight in the bay — it's built to be social. There's bar-top seating, a big corner sofa, a dartboard and a TV, so it's as much a hangout as a golf session.
How long should I book?
Depends on your group and pace, but as a rough guide: an hour for drills or a practice session, around 2 hours for two people to play a full round, and add roughly 45 minutes per extra person playing a full round. Every group plays at its own speed, so it's a guide, not a rule.
Do I need my own clubs?
No — we've got a set you can use for free. It's an older set, so if you've got your own we'd encourage you to bring them, but you'll be absolutely fine either way.
Is the sim good for beginners, kids and older players?
Definitely — it suits kids, adults and the elderly, and every skill level. Whether you've never held a club or you're chipping away at a handicap, the sim doesn't judge. It's as good for a laugh with mates as it is for serious practice.
Can I eat and drink in the golf bay?
Yes — you can bring food and drink from our café straight into the bay. Make a proper evening of it.