Winning the 2009 Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament in Blackpool

A look back at a big minigolf win.

On this day in 2009 we were in Blackpool to play in the second Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament that was held as part of the Illuminations celebrations.

We had a cracking time in the seaside resort and to top things off I won!

Princess Parade Crazy Golf in Blackpool

A look the Princess Parade Crazy Golf course in Blackpool.

Just before we headed home we had a walk along the promenade to Princess Parade in Blackpool and a look at the Crazy Golf course there earlier this week.

Who's that in the orange jacket on the sign eh...

Check out the Princess Parade Crazy Golf course Facebook Group for more information.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

We had a look at the Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf course on a return visit to Blackpool earlier this week.

In September 2009 I won the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Open minigolf tournament on the course.

I believe the course had a refresh recently. It looks to be in good condition.

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I shot the course record - a 24 in the first round of the 2009 Pleasure Beach Open. However, Peter McGillivray's name and round of 25 shots has been up on the board since 2016! I'm not bitter about it lol

Visit the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website for more information on the course.

Putt Above Mini Golf & Bar in Blackpool

We spotted the Putt Above Mini Golf & Bar in Blackpool earlier this week.

The indoor minigolf venue is located on the promenade not too far from the Blackpool Tower.

We didn't have time to play the high-tech indoor minigolf course on the nice and sweltering hot day out, but will give it a go when we're back on a less pleasant day weather-wise in the seaside town.

Check out the Putt Above website for more information.

Hole in Wand minigolf in Blackpool

We swung by the Hole In Wand minigolf course in Blackpool on a trip to the seaside town this week.

The indoor minigolf course can be found on the promenade near the Blackpool Tower.

Check out the Hole In Wand website for more information.

Emily played the Hole In Wand Wizard Golf in York last year.

Putt Above Mini Golf & Bar in Blackpool

A new Putt Above Mini Golf & Bar venue is opening in Blackpool.

Blackpool will soon be home to a new indoor high-tech minigolf course as Putt Above Mini Golf & Bar opens on Blackpool Promenade on Thursday 11th January.

Find out more on the Putt Above Mini Golf website.

We're yet to play at Putt Above Mini Golf - there is also a Putt Above location at Merry Hill in Dudley. Putt Above Mini Golf differs to 'traditional' miniature golf as you play your round on the same lane, with obstacles and theming projection mapped onto the playing surface.

We're looking forward to having a game on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Princess Parade Crazy Golf in Blackpool

The Princess Parade Crazy Golf course in Blackpool has now been open again for a year and a day.

Princess Parade Crazy Golf is on the North Shore in Blackpool

The Princess Parade Crazy Golf course in Blackpool was re-opened on the 28th May 2021.

A view of the 18th hole

Holes 1-9

Holes 10-18

Check out the Princess Parade Crazy Golf course Facebook Group for more information.

Reopening the abandoned North Shore course

Blackpool and the Fylde Street Angels and Blackpool Fulfilling Lives joined forces to refresh and reopen the Princess Parade Crazy Golf course on Blackpool's North Shore in 2019 and a number of other people and groups have been a part of the project. Including me.

The base of the course itself has changed very little since it was first created in the late 1950's and it's wonderful that the area is easily recognisable from old postcards from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

There have still been some very noticeable improvements to the course and the whole area it sits in. Most notable are the repairs to the obstacles as well as the addition of professional putting carpet to the holes. It makes the course very nice to play.

More information can be found in my blog post from the launch event in May 2021, in one of my previous posts charting the progress on the refurbishment and this blog post from September 2020.

Princess Parade Crazy Golf course in Blackpool

The Princess Parade Crazy Golf course on Blackpool's North Shore is open for the season.

The course is now open daily 10am to 6pm (weather permitting). Take a look at the Princess Parade Crazy Golf Facebook Group for more information.

We've been to the course a number of times on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour over the years but it had always been closed. That was until Blackpool and the Fylde Street Angels and Blackpool Fulfilling Lives joined forces to refresh and reopen the Princess Parade Crazy Golf course on Blackpool's North Shore in 2019 and a number of other people and groups have been a part of the project.

The base of the course itself has changed very little since it was first created in the late 1950's and it's wonderful that the area is easily recognisable from old postcards from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

There have been some noticeable improvements to the course and the whole area it sits in. Most notable are the repairs to the obstacles as well as the addition of professional putting carpet to the holes. It makes the course very nice to play.

Here's a video of me playing the crazy golf course on Blackpool's North Shore at the launch event on Friday 28th May 2021.

It's been a pleasure to be a part of the Princess Parade Crazy Golf project and I've enjoyed supporting the teams at Blackpool & the Fylde Street Angels, Blackpool Fulfilling Lives, Blackpool Council and the Blackpool Civic Trust to get the course reopened.

We're looking forward to playing a few more rounds on the course in the future.

Hole in Wand minigolf opening in Blackpool

A new magic-themed indoor minigolf course is opening in Blackpool.

The team at the Hole in Wand minigolf in York are opening a second venue, this one will be on Blackpool Promenade.

The indoor miniature golf course will be opening in part of the former Woolworths unit on the seafront!

We're often over in Blackpool as it's one of our local seasides. The last time I was there I was lucky enough to see the ghost signs of the former Woolies store!

Hole in Wand will be another new venue for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Head to the Hole in Wand website for more information.

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool has closed

We were sad to hear that the indoor Graffiti Golf course on the promenade in Blackpool closed its doors on the 31st October.

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool in May 2021

We played the course in its original incarnation as Golden Isle Indoor Adventure Golf in September 2009, visited during its time as Merlin Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and then played the course in its final version of Pirate Graffiti Golf in August 2018.

Graffiti Pirate indoor UV glow-in-the-dark Crazy Golf!

We often visit Blackpool and the Graffiti Golf course was always busy with lots of people playing there.

Visit the Graffiti Golf website and Facebook Page for more information.

Social Distancing signs at SEA LIFE Blackpool

A look at the social distancing signs at the SEA LIFE centre in Blackpool.

I spotted these nice social distancing signs outside the SEA LIFE centre on the promenade in Blackpool on my trip to the seaside town last month.

I've been documenting all of the Covid-19 signs I've seen during the pandemic on my Instagram account and here on the blog.

Graffiti Golf on Blackpool promenade

A look at Graffiti Golf in Blackpool (September 2021).

We first played there back in 2009 when it was a Pirate Adventure Golf course. It was the 151st played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Since then the venue has changed hands and look a couple of times. We played the Graffiti Golf version of the layout in August 2018 and swung by in May this year.

Visit the Graffiti Golf website for more information.

The New Albert Pub in Blackpool

I've seen a few homages to Only Fools and Horses over the years - the latest being The New Albert Pub in Blackpool.