The Ham and Egger Files
A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Guess the Crazy Golf course location...
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Golf Putting Green at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley
There's a new Crazy Golf Putting Green at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley in the West Midlands.
The Crazy Golf Putting Green at the Black Country Living Museum is an outdoor 9-hole layout.
Find out more on the Black Country Living Museum website.
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The Black Country Living Museum,
West Midlands
Location:
Discovery Wy, Dudley DY1 4AL, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Mini Golf Grass Putting at Knaresborough's Castle Yard
A look at the Mini Golf Grass Putting course at Knaresborough's Castle Yard.
Last week I asked the question "Where in the world was this grass putting course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?".
The answer was the Mini Golf Grass Putting course at Knaresborough Castle in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire.
The course was the first - and to date, only - one we've ever played that had a sallyport and secret tunnel running underneath it!
The tunnel was built in the late 13th or mid 14th century and was large enough for a small group of armed men to leave the castle secretly at night and launch an attack on any besieging troops.
The Grass Putting course at Knaresborough's Castle Yard became the 357th course played and 591st visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.
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North Yorkshire,
Putting,
Putting Course,
Sallyport
Location:
Knaresborough, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Happy 16th birthday to the Crazy Golf Museum
The Crazy Golf Museum is 16 years old today.
Many happy returns to the Crazy Golf Museum as it marks its 16th birthday today.
I set-up the museum with Crazy Golf legend, the late Tim 'Ace Man' Davies back on the 15th July 2010.
Since then the virtual online museum has continued to be filled to make it a treasure trove and archive for all things related to minigolf, crazy golf, adventure golf, miniature golf, Putt Putt, and putting.
It's certainly been a very interesting 16 years!
A BIG thank you to everyone who has shared their minigolfing memories, crazy golf items and adventure golf updates over the years. The Crazy Golf Museum is looking forward to continuing the promotion of the game for many more years to come.
Visit the Crazy Golf Museum's website and social media for information, photos, items, ephemera, stories, videos, postcards, games and more...
If you'd like to contribute any minigolf items, merchandise, course history, current developments or guest blog posts please do get in touch.
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Birthday,
Crazy Golf,
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history,
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Virtual Museum
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championship 2026
Information about the 2026 PIAG Open Championship.
The Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Championship returns this month.
The PIAG Open tees-off on Thursday 16th July, with Paradise Island Adventure Golf courses around the UK offering players the chance to enter the event when they play a round at a PIAG course.
About the PIAG Open adventure golf championship
The PIAG Open Championship is taking place across Paradise Island Adventure Golf courses between Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th July.
Paradise Island Adventure Golf has seven venues in England and Scotland.
Find out more on the Paradise Island Adventure Golf website.
Winning the PIAG Open Championship
I won the PIAG Open Championship at the Manchester Trafford Centre venue in 2018, with Emily winning the competition in 2019.
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| Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Champion 2018 |
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| Paradise Island Adventure Golf Open Champion 2019 |
Find your nearest Paradise Island Adventure Golf course
Visit the Paradise Island Adventure Golf website for more information on the PIAG courses in Glasgow, Cheshire Oaks, Manchester, Sheffield, Derby, Rushden Lakes and Plymouth.
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Location:
United Kingdom
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Golf at Wonderland in Telford, Shropshire
A look at the Jolly Rodger crazy golf course at Wonderland in Telford, Shropshire.
We visited the milestone 500th course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour 14 years ago today.
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Jolly Rodger,
Pirate,
Pirate Crazy Golf,
Shropshire,
Telford,
Telford Town Park,
Wonderland
Location:
Telford, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Golf at Boom Battle Bar in Leeds
A look at the crazier golf course at Boom Battle Bar in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Boom Battle Bar in Leeds is home to an indoor 9-hole crazier golf course.
Visit the Boom Battle Bar website for more information.
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Baseball,
Boom Battle Bar,
Boom: Battle Bar,
Boom:Battle Bar,
Crazier Golf,
Crazy Golf,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Leeds
Location:
S43 Harewood Street Victoria Gate, Ground Floor Level and First Floor Level, Leeds LS2 7AR, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Pool at Roxy Ball Room in Leeds
A look at the Crazy Pool course at Roxy Ball Room on Merrion Street in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
The Crazy Pool tables at Roxy Ball Room on Merrion Street in Leeds were recently changed.
Visit the Roxy Leisure website for more information.
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2026,
Crazy Pool,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Leeds,
Merrion Street,
New course,
Revisit,
Roxy Ball Room,
Roxy Leisure
Location:
9a Merrion St, Leeds LS1 6PQ, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Junkyard Golf in Leeds
A look at the crazy golf courses at Junkyard Golf in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Junkyard Golf at The Light in Leeds is home to three indoor 9-hole crazy golf courses.
Visit the Junkyard Golf Club website for more information.
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Junk Yard Golf Club,
Junkyard Golf,
Leeds,
The Light,
West Yorkshire
Location:
Leeds, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
The Hole In Wand Wizard Golf in Leeds
A look at the Hole In Wand Wizard Golf at St Johns Shopping Centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Visit the Hole in Wand website for more information.
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shoppingtainment,
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St John's Shopping Centre,
The Hole in Wand,
The Hole In Wand mini golf,
West Yorkshire,
Wizard Golf
Location:
4, ST JOHNS CENTRE, Leeds LS2 8LQ, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Mini Golf at Westgate Square in Canterbury, Kent
There will be mini golf at the Canterbury City Show.
The Canterbury City Show will be taking place in Westgate Gardens and Westgate Square on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July.
There will be mini golf at Westgate Square.
Find out more on the Canterbury City Show website.
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Canterbury,
Canterbury City Show,
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Kent,
Mini Golf,
Pop Up,
pop ups,
pop-up,
Pop-Ups
Location:
Canterbury, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Golf at New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich
New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich will have a crazy golf course as part of seaside-themed fun this summer.
New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich will have free beach-themed activities this summer from Monday 20th July to Sunday 30th August.
One of the activities available to play will be crazy golf from 11am to 4pm on Friday 28th August.
Find out more on the New Square Shopping Centre website.
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shoppingtainment,
West Bromwich
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Crazy Golf at Stowford Farm Meadows in Combe Martin, Devon
There's a crazy golf course at Stowford Farm Meadows holiday park in Combe Martin, Devon.
Find out more on the Park Holidays website.
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Ilfracombe,
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Vintage SELNEC bus in Stockport
Seeing a vintage bus in Stockport.
I saw this Leyland National vintage bus - in SELNEC (South East Lancashire North East Cheshire) livery - on the A6 Wellington Road South in Stockport this afternoon.
SELNEC was the Passenger Transport Executive in the area from 1969 until it was renamed Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) in 1974.
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) itself ended in 2011 when it became part of Transport for Greater Manchester.
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2026,
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Location:
Wellington Rd S, Stockport, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Crazy Golf in Ilfracombe, Devon
A look back at our visit to the crazy golf course on the promenade in Ilfracombe, Devon.
The last of the seaside courses on the trip, and the penultimate course visited, was the 12-hole Crazy Golf course on the promenade in Ilfracombe, Devon.
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Ilfracombe, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
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