Showing posts with label Mini Golf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mini Golf. Show all posts

Friday, March 29, 2024

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent

There's a minigolf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent


Many thanks to our friend, minigolf rival, and sometimes team-mate Scott Lancley for sending us these photos of the 18-hole Mini Golf course at Wingham Wildlife Park in Wingham, Kent.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024
Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

The course opened in 2022.

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024
Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent. Photo by Scott Lancley, March 2024

Visit the Wingham Wildlife Park website for more information.


It's another new course we'll have to add to our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour one day!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

New mini golf course planned for Tranent

A new indoor mini golf course is planned for Tranent in East Lothian, Scotland.


A new indoor mini golf course is planned for Tranent in East Lothian, Scotland

The indoor mini golf course would be part of a new entertainment venue in the town.

It'll be a new course - and town - for us to check out on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Japanese-themed mini golf course planned for London

A new indoor mini golf venue could be opening on Fleet Street in London.


A new Tokyo-themed indoor mini golf venue could be opening on Fleet Street in London

Tokyo Hit is planned to be a Japanese-themed mini golf course, complete with bars and food served in an immersive Tokyo environment.

Emily has been to Japan before and I'm hoping to visit one day too. In the mean-time Tokyo Hit sounds like it could be really cool.

It'll be interesting to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

A minigolf move in Basingstoke

There are plans for a new Great Wolf resort in Basingstoke, Hampshire.


A proposed Great Wolf resort in Basingstoke would be created on the site of Basingstoke Golf Centre and would feature a mini golf course

The proposed Great Wolf resort in Basingstoke would be created on the site of Basingstoke Golf Centre.

The new Great Wolf resort is an indoor water park - that would also feature a mini golf course as one of the activities.

Basingstoke Golf Centre is home to a Knights Realm Adventure Golf course. We haven't played the Knights Realm course yet, but did play the course it replaced several times, including some tournaments.

Visit the Basingstoke Golf Centre and Great Wolf Lodge resort websites for more information.


Hopefully we get back to Basingstoke to play the Knights Realm Adventure Golf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour before it is removed. And we'll have to return again to have a game on the new Great Wolf mini golf course when that opens in the future.

Work is underway on the first Great Wolf Lodge in the UK that is set to open in Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire. Like the US locations, that site looks set to be home to a miniature golf course too.

Pop-Up Crazy Golf in Bishop's Stortford

A free Crazy Golf course will be available to play in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire this Easter.


A free Crazy Golf course will be available to play in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire this Easter

The 9-hole layout is free to play, but donations to the East Herts Chairman’s chosen charity, Isabel Hospice, are welcome.

You can play a game of Crazy Golf on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April.

Visit the East Herts Council website for more information.

The Putting Shed Mini Golf at Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Wilburton

There's a mini golf course at the Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Wilburton, Cambridgeshire.


There's a mini golf course at the Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Wilburton, Cambridgeshire

Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Steve 'Sheila' Lovell for letting us know about the The Putting Shed Mini Golf course at Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Wilburton, Ely, Cambridgeshire.

Looking at the garden centre's website and YouTube video of the course it opened around 2021.


 

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden

A look at the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden.


Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

My friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams sent me these photos of the indoor minigolf course at Golfbaren Sundbyberg.

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Check out the Golfbaren website for more information about the brand's courses.


Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023
Minigolf at Golfbaren Sundbyberg in Sweden. Photo by Martyn Williams, April 2023

Martyn, of the Welsh Minigolf Club, took the photos of the course during a trip to Sweden to compete in the City Golf Tour 1 event last year.

We've played Golfbaren Sundbyberg's sister course in Vasastan, Stockholm on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Minigolf old and new in Bournemouth

Two minigolf courses in one spot.


Emily took this snap of two very different minigolf courses in one location while in Bournemouth, Dorset last May.

Miniature Golf in Bournemouth

The old minigolf course on Bournemouth's Exeter Road has been derelict for quite some time. The Mr Mulligan's indoor adventure golf opened in 2018.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Hollywood Bowl Mini-Golf at Teesside Park in Stockton-on-Tees

A new Mini-Golf course is opening at Teesside Park in Stockton-on-Tees.


The 12-hole indoor Mini-Golf course is set to open as part of an expanded Hollywood Bowl centre.

The layout will be a Puttstars Mini-Golf course and is opening on Friday 22nd March.

Puttstars Mini-Golf in Rochdale (June 2021)
Puttstars Mini-Golf in Rochdale (June 2021)

Visit the Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars websites for more information.


We've played at Puttstars before, and been to Teesside Retail Park - but not done both together. We visited the old Toys R Us store there in April 2021.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Garden Centre Minigolf

You can find minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses at several garden centres in the UK.


Minigolf has become very popular in recent years and has developed from being a traditional outdoor seaside summer activity to become a year-round game that can be played indoors or out.

Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium in Woburn Sands near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Charity Crazy Golf at Woburn Sands Emporium in Woburn Sands near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Much like at shopping malls, outlet centres and on the high street, customers are looking to be entertained while they shop, and garden centres are a perfect spot for a game of minigolf.

Aces Minigolf Gloucester at Dobbies Garden Centre
Aces Minigolf Gloucester at Dobbies Garden Centre

Check out these blog posts to find out more about the miniature golf courses that we've found out about, visited, and played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Crazy Golf at Fletchers Garden Centre in Eccleshall, Stafford
Crazy Golf at Fletchers Garden Centre in Eccleshall, Stafford

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Refurbishment of the Adventure Golf at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull

The Adventure Golf course at Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull is getting a makeover.


The 18-hole outdoor Adventure Golf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre is closing for a refurbishment on Monday 8th April. Following approximately two weeks of work the venue will be unveiling a brand new course!

Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017
Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017

Visit the Four Ashes Golf Centre website for more information.


Adventure Golf at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017
Playing the Adventure Golf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. September 2017

We played the Adventure Golf course at Four Ashes Golf Centre in September 2017. The layout was the 770th visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

We've visited the Four Ashes Golf Centre a lot over the years to play tournaments on the centre's 12-hole Mini Golf course. It was originally course number 72 visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in September 2008.

The old 12-hole minigolf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. March 2015
The old 12-hole minigolf course at the Four Ashes Golf Centre in Dorridge, Solihull. March 2015

Golf Môn Mini-Golf on Anglesey

A new Adventure Mini Golf course is being built on Anglesey, Wales.


A new Adventure Mini Golf course is being built on Anglesey, Wales

The 18-hole outdoor Adventure Mini Golf course will open at the Mon Golf Complex in Llangefni.

Visit the Golf Môn website for more information.


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

Friday, March 01, 2024

Mini Golf at Westminster Park in Chester

A new 18-hole outdoor mini golf course is opening in Chester, Cheshire.


A new 18-hole outdoor mini golf course is opening in Chester

The course at Chester's Westminster Park is opening on Saturday 9th March.

Check out the Green Day Café and Golf Facebook Page for more information.


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

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf in Horsham

A Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf pop-up event is taking place at Camping World in Horsham, West Sussex.


A Globetrotters Easter Mini Golf pop-up event is taking place at Camping World in Horsham, West Sussex

The around-the-world themed minigolf event will run from the 16th March until the 14th April.

Visit the Globetrotters Mini Golf website for more information.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf

A look at the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf course.


My friend and minigolf rival (and sometimes team-mate) Seth Thomas recently swung by the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and sent me these snaps.

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

Trowbridge Park Mini Golf. Photo by Seth Thomas, February 2024

It looks to be a type of Eternit-style miniature golf layout.

Check out the Trowbridge Park Mini Golf Facebook Page for more information.


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

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol

A look at Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol.


Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

A big thanks to my friend - and minigolf team-mate and rival - Kevin Moseley for sending over some snaps photos from his visit to Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol.

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

The course opened after our last visit to the city so it'll be a new course to check out on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Par 59 Mini Golf in Bristol. Photo by Kevin Moseley, January 2024

You can also find a Par 59 venue in Cardiff.

Visit the Par 59 Mini Golf website for more information.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon

A look at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.


Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

A big thank you to my friend - and minigolf team-mate and rival - Kevin Moseley for sending over these photos from his visit to the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

It looks like a fun place to play.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

I like the look of the Birdie Shuffle Putt game too. I've not played that before.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

It's brilliant seeing different courses around the world. Oregon is still on my to visit list and hopefully I'll get a game on the mini golf at shuffle putt at Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in the future.

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Check out the Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf website for more information.


Birdie Time Pub and Mini Golf in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Kevin Moseley, September 2023

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Puttcast minigolf podcast - "Global Mini Golf Trends"

Check out the new episode of the Puttcast minigolf podcast - "Global Mini Golf Trends - An Interview With Richard Gottfried".


Puttcast minigolf podcast

It was brilliant being a guest on the show with my friends, fellow minigolf enthusiasts (and sometimes competition rivals!) Tom Loftus and Pat Sheridan and diving into the world of minigolf as it is now - and what the future may hold...

Friday, February 09, 2024

Indoor Mini Golf at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham

There's an indoor minigolf course at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham, Surrey.


There's an indoor minigolf course at Ballerz Clubhouse in Farnham, Surrey

Ballerz Clubhouse opened in August 2023. The venue is home to a 9-hole indoor mini golf course.

Check out the Ballerz Clubhouse website for more information.

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

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Solihull

A new indoor minigolf course is opening in Solihull.


A new indoor Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling venue is opening in Solihull

The Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling venue will be located in Touchwood shopping centre.

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Solihull will be the third Spinners location. There are also venues in Reading and Plymouth.

Visit the Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling website for more information.

Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Reading, September 2022
Spinners Crazy Golf & Bowling in Reading, September 2022

It'll be a new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.