Showing posts with label Berkshire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Berkshire. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading

Spotting an abandoned Toys R Us store in Reading, Berkshire.


Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)


Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

The shop unit at Gateway retail park looked to be in great condition and most of the signage and branding was still on display.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

This particular branch of Toys R Us was only open for five months before the brand ceased trading in the UK.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us closed its UK operation in April 2018.

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

Toys R Us at Gateway Retail Park in Reading (September 2022)

It's been very interesting to find that there are still remnants of the brand on some retail parks in the UK and we've visited a number of these closed, abandoned, derelict and demolished Toys R Us locations on our travels.

My first job while at university in the year 2000 was as one of Geoffrey's helpers at the Luton store. I worked on the video game and electronics section.

Former Toys R Us locations we've visited on our travels:

Monday, October 09, 2023

LEGOLAND Adventure Golf in Windsor is now open

The new LEGOLAND Adventure Golf course at LEGOLAND Windsor in Berkshire has opened.


LEGOLAND Adventure Golf in Windsor is now open

There are four indoor minigolf courses including space, city, medieval, and pirate themes.

Visit the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort website for more information.

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

A look at the 999th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

The 999th course we visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour was the 9-hole Mini-Golf layout at Prospect Park in Reading, Berkshire on the 2nd September 2022.

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Mini-Golf at Prospect Park in Reading

Visit the course website for more information.

Saturday, August 05, 2023

Mini-Golf at Legoland Windsor

A new Mini-Golf course is opening at Legoland Windsor.


A new Mini-Golf course is opening at Legoland Windsor

The 9-hole indoor Mini-Golf course will be the world's first to use Lego theming.

The attraction at Legoland is due to open in October.

Visit the Legoland Windsor website for more information about Legoland Adventure Golf.

Legoland Windsor was previously home to an outdoor crazy golf course - called 'Mole-in-One Mini Golf' - but that layout closed in 2013.

Sunday, January 08, 2023

Adventure Golf at Legoland Windsor

A new Adventure Golf venue is being created at Legoland in Windsor.


A new Adventure Golf venue is being created at Legoland in Windsor

Legoland Windsor was previously home to an outdoor crazy golf course, but it's long gone.

The new Adventure Golf venue at Legoland Windsor will be an indoor attraction containing four individually themed courses.

They will be more new courses for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


We're big fans of Lego and have long thought a Lego-themed layout - both in real-life and toy form - would be a winning idea.

We never got the chance to play the old Mole-in-One Mini Golf at Legoland Windsor before it closed in 2013. However, it didn't have much, if any, Lego theming to it.

Visit the Legoland Windsor website for more information.

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Toys R Us in Reading, Berkshire

Spotting an abandoned Toys R Us store in Reading, Berkshire.


We were surprised to see an old Toys R Us store while driving through Reading last Friday!

Toys R Us in Reading, Berkshire
It still looks new

The shop unit at Gateway retail park looked in great condition and most of the signage and branding was still on display.

This particular branch of Toys R Us was only open for five months before the brand ceased trading in the UK.

Toys R Us closed in the UK in April 2018. It's been very interesting to find that there are still remnants of the brand on some retail parks in the UK and we've visited a number of these closed, abandoned, derelict and demolished Toys R Us locations on our travels.

My first job while at university in the year 2000 was as one of Geoffrey's helpers at the Luton store. I worked on the video game and electronics section.

Toys R Us in Reading, Berkshire
With Geoffrey in Reading

Thursday, April 07, 2022

Adventure Golf at Wokingham Family Golf

Updates to the Adventure Golf course at Wokingham Family Golf.


The Jurassic Adventure Golf course at Wokingham Family Golf in Wokingham, Berkshire is being updated

The Jurassic Adventure Golf course at Wokingham Family Golf in Wokingham, Berkshire is being updated.

The course will have a further 6-holes added to it to create an 18-hole layout.

Visit the Wokingham Family Golf website for more information.


We're yet to play the Adventure Golf course at Wokingham Family Golf on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Sunday, April 03, 2022

Newbury Adventure Golf

A new Adventure Golf course is opening in Newbury, Berkshire.


A new Adventure Golf course is opening at Victoria Park in Newbury, Berkshire

Newbury Adventure Golf is planning to open in Victoria Park this month.

The 18-hole layout at Newbury Adventure Golf is from the team behind Dinton Adventure Golf in Wokingham, Wardown Adventure Golf in Luton, Lightwater Country Park in Surrey and High Lodge in Suffolk.

Visit the Newbury Adventure Golf website for more information.

It's another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Lego Adventure Golf at Legoland Windsor

There are plans for a new Lego Adventure Golf course at Legoland in Windsor.


There are plans for a new Lego Adventure Golf course at Legoland in Windsor

Legoland Windsor was previously home to an outdoor crazy golf course, but it's long gone.

The new Lego Adventure Golf course will be an indoor attraction and is planned to open in Spring 2023.

Lego Adventure Golf will be another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

We're big fans of Lego and have long thought a Lego-themed layout - both in real-life and toy form - would be a winning idea.

We never got the chance to play the old Mole-in-One Mini Golf at Legoland Windsor before it closed in 2013. However, it didn't have much, if any, Lego theming to it.

Visit the Legoland Windsor website for more information.

Friday, November 05, 2021

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Park in Bracknell

A look at the Crazy Golf course at Jocks Lane Park in Bracknell, Berkshire.


Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Our friend and minigolf rival sent over these photos of the Crazy Golf course at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell, Berkshire from his recent visit.

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground



It's still an 18-hole course, however the 9 Swedish Felt holes have been replaced by 9 others.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell

A look at the Polar and Jungle courses at Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell, Berkshire.


Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending over these photos from his visit to the new Bear Mountain Adventure Golf courses at the GolfPlex entertainment centre in Bracknell.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

The polar and jungle layouts opened this year, with a desert-themed third course opening in Spring 2022.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Visit the GolfPlex website for more information.


Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell. Photo by Matt Dodd, November 2021
Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

They are three more courses to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Friday, June 25, 2021

Spinners Mini Golf opening in Reading

The new Spinners Mini Golf course in Reading, Berkshire is opening next week.


The new Spinners Mini Golf course in Reading, Berkshire opens on Tuesday 29th June 2021

Spinners in Reading's Broad Street Mall will be opening its doors on Tuesday 29th June.

As well as the miniature golf course Spinners is home to tenpin bowling and darts activities.

Visit the Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling website for more information, opening times and prices.


Spinners is another new venue for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Monday, May 24, 2021

New Adventure Golf course opening in Bracknell

An adventure golf course will be part of the new Golf Plex entertainment centre in Bracknell, Berkshire.


An adventure golf course will be part of the new Golf Plex entertainment centre in Bracknell, Berkshire

Many thanks to my friend, minigolf rival and fellow adventure golf explorer Matt Dodd for letting me know about the development. The Golf Plex Adventure Golf will be a new local course for him and one for us to swing by on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Puttshack mini golf to open at The Oracle in Reading

Puttshack will be opening a new indoor minigolf venue at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, Berkshire.


Puttshack White City in October 2019

The new Puttshack mini golf location will be created in the former House of Fraser department store.

Playing at Puttshack White City in October 2019
Playing at Puttshack White City in October 2019

Visit the Puttshack website for more information.


Wednesday, February 10, 2021

New minigolf course in Reading

A new minigolf course is being created as part of an activity centre at Prospect Park in Reading, Berkshire.


A new minigolf course is being created as part of an activity centre at Prospect Park in Reading, Berkshire

The centre will also include a climbing wall and rope course.

It'll be another new course to play on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Miniature Golf in Reading

A new indoor adventure golf course is also planned to open at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading. The new venue will replace the House of Fraser department store. As well as indoor minigolf the location will also be home to a food hall and tenpin bowling.

There are also plans for a Mini Golf & Bowling Lounge at the Broad Street Mall in the town.

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Wednesday, August 05, 2020

New indoor adventure golf course heading to Reading

A new indoor adventure golf course is planned to open at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, Berkshire and the news was covered on BBC Radio Berkshire afternoon's show yesterday.


I was a guest on the programme to talk about the wide world of minigolf.

The episode is available for 29 days and can be listened to at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08l9kc5

The piece about Crazy Golf begins at 3h 19m 50s.

The new venue at The Oracle in Reading will replace the House of Fraser department store. As well as indoor minigolf the location will also be home to a food hall and tenpin bowling.

A new indoor adventure golf course is planned to open at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading, Berkshire

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Adventure Golf in Windsor

A look back at the Adventure Golf course at Extreme Motion in Windsor, Berkshire.


Adventure Golf in Windsor, June 2014

I first played the course on the 21st June 2014.


We returned to Windsor for a game in May 2015.



The 18-hole Adventure Golf course is notable for the castle tower, a nod to Windsor Castle itself.

Adventure Golf in Windsor, May 2015

It was the 562nd visited and 338th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Adventure Golf in Windsor, May 2015

On our first visit to the town in May 2009 we played the Eternit-style Miniature Golf courses in the park.

Minigolf in Windsor, May 2009

Check out Extreme Motion Windsor for more information.


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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

New course at Maidenhead Mini Golf

A new 18-hole Adventure Golf course is being built at Maidenhead Mini Golf.


A new 18-hole Adventure Golf course is being built at Maidenhead Mini Golf

The 9-hole Maidenhead Mini Golf course has now closed until the Spring of next year when it will re-open as a new 18-hole Dinosaur Adventure Golf course.


The new layout at is being created by the team at HM Adventure Golf.


We played the Maidenhead Mini Golf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2011.

Maidenhead Mini Golf in 2011

Maidenhead Mini Golf in 2011

Maidenhead Mini Golf in 2011