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Unofficial guide · AIG Women's Open 2027

Where to stay for the 2027 AIG Women's Open

Independent guide · Last checked: 6 Nov 2026

In short

The 2027 AIG Women's Open is at Royal St George's in Sandwich, Kent, from Wednesday 28 July to Sunday 1 August 2027, with a practice and pro-am day on the Wednesday and the four rounds Thursday to Sunday. Sandwich is a small medieval town with few places to stay, and the week falls in peak summer season on the Kent coast, so book early; the clubhouse is about 5 minutes' drive or a 30 minute walk from the town. When Sandwich is full, look at Deal (about 15 minutes' drive), Ramsgate (about 20) or Canterbury (about 30 minutes outside rush hour). Tickets are on general sale now on the official site, with early bird prices from GBP 18 for the Wednesday that may go up later, and kids under 16 go free.

Where to stay for the AIG Women's Open

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Plan ahead Book a room in Sandwich or Deal now, since the town is small and the week falls in peak summer season, and buy tickets on the official site while every day is still on sale.

Getting in: parking, shuttles and gates

The 2027 plan for parking, trains and gates is not out yet. For reference, in 2026 at Royal Lytham gates opened at 09:00 on the Wednesday, 06:00 on Thursday and Friday and 08:00 at the weekend, small bags were fine but bags over 30 litres were turned away with no left luggage, and you could leave and come back with a wristband. When Royal St George's hosted The Open in 2021, extra Highspeed trains ran from London St Pancras to Sandwich (about 90 minutes), and Southeastern put that year's walk from the station to the course at about 20 minutes.

  1. Sandwich stationTrain or busThe nearest station. At The Open in 2021 Southeastern put the walk to the course at about 20 minutes.
  2. Deal stationTrain or busOn the same line as Sandwich, one stop away.
  3. Ramsgate stationTrain or busOn the same line as Sandwich, with direct trains, to the north.

House rules

Bags
2027 rules not published. In 2026 small bags were allowed (they could be searched), bags over 30 litres were refused and there was no left luggage. Still photos of play were allowed without flash, with silent shutters and lenses no longer than 300 mm when fully extended; video was not. No chairs, ladders, alcohol or glass. The venue was cashless.
Parking
2027 plan not published. In 2026 at Royal Lytham the championship ran a signed public car park and asked fans to use public transport or car share; it did not publish a price on its Getting There page.
Shuttle
No official spectator shuttle announced. When Royal St George's hosted The Open in 2021, Southeastern ran a special timetable with extra Highspeed trains from London St Pancras to Sandwich, about 90 minutes, and put the walk from Sandwich station to the course at about 20 minutes. The 2027 rail plan is not out yet.

How to get tickets

Buy from the official AIG Women's Open site, which sells by day with no ballot: GBP 18 for the Wednesday practice and pro-am, GBP 40 on Thursday and Friday and GBP 44 at the weekend for adults, half price for ages 16 to 24, and free for kids under 16, who still need a ticket. These are early bird prices and may go up later. The official site is the only official seller; you can transfer tickets to friends in the AIG WO Tickets app, but in 2026 the championship warned that tickets from other sites were likely to be refused at the gate.

Official ticket information ↗

Where to watch at the AIG Women's Open

Walk out to the famous holes early in the day, then come back to the 18th for the finish.

  1. Hole 4

    4th hole (Himalayas)

    Stand near the tee to see drives fly at the giant bunker on the right of the fairway, then walk on to the dunes holes nearby.

  2. Hole 6

    6th hole (Maiden)

    A short hole where you can stay put and watch every group come through.

  3. Hole 18

    18th green

    The busiest spot on Sunday afternoon. Public grandstands were first come, first served in 2026, so get there early.

The official packages, explained

The R&A says hospitality for 2027 is coming soon and takes registrations of interest. No official package with a room has been published, so book your own bed.

See the official offer ↗ · We link to the official option so you can compare before you book.

When to book

  1. NowBook a room with free cancellation as close to the course as you can.
  2. Wed, 28 Jul 2027Practice days start.
  3. Thu, 29 Jul 2027First round.
  4. Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
  5. 29 July to 1 August 2027Tournament week.

Free guide

The Unofficial 2027 AIG Women's Open Where to Stay Guide

Every area, the getting-in plan and the booking dates in one place, updated every year.

AIG Women's Open questions

When and where is the 2027 AIG Women's Open?

At Royal St George's in Sandwich, Kent, from 28 July to 1 August 2027. Wednesday is a practice and pro-am day and the four rounds run Thursday 29 July to Sunday 1 August. It is the first time the Women's Open has gone to Royal St George's.

Where should I stay for the AIG Women's Open at Royal St George's?

Sandwich itself is closest, about 5 minutes' drive or a 30 minute walk from the clubhouse, but it has only a few inns and B and Bs. Deal (about 15 minutes' drive) and Ramsgate (about 20) are on the same railway line and have more rooms, and Canterbury has many hotels, about 30 minutes away by car outside rush hour.

How much are AIG Women's Open 2027 tickets?

Adult day tickets are GBP 18 on Wednesday, GBP 40 on Thursday and Friday and GBP 44 on Saturday and Sunday, with half-price youth tickets for ages 16 to 24. These are early bird prices and may go up later. Kids under 16 go free but need their own ticket, and in 2026 they had to be with an adult aged 18 or over.

Can I take the train to Royal St George's?

Yes. Sandwich station is the nearest. At The Open in 2021 Southeastern put the walk from the station to the course at about 20 minutes, when extra Highspeed trains ran from London St Pancras in about 90 minutes. The 2027 rail plan is not announced yet.

Is there parking at Royal St George's for the Women's Open?

The 2027 parking plan is not published. In 2026 the championship ran a public car park at Royal Lytham and asked fans to use trains or share cars; check the official Getting There page in 2027.

What can I bring to the AIG Women's Open?

Going by the 2026 rules: small bags are fine but bags over 30 litres are refused and there is no left luggage, still photos are allowed without flash, with silent shutters and lenses no longer than 300 mm, video is not, and the venue is cashless. The 2027 spectator guide will confirm.

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