Felixstowe Minigolf Updates - and a Match at Mannings

On Saturday 11th December we headed to Felixstowe, Suffolk to re-visit the minigolf courses there.


First up was a visit to Mannings Amusements, where we played an Irregular Mini Golf match at the Indoor Magical Golf.










I defeated Emily in the Irregular Mini Golf Tour match 36 shots to 41. Neither of us won a free game though.

The Magical Golf course was originally the 5th course we played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, back when it was called Golf FX.

Next we had a look at the Adventure Golf course. It was closed for the season.

A view of the 9-hole Adventure Golf Course in Felixstowe (December 2010).








A little way along the seafront we found that the 'storied' Hollywood Holes Crazy Golf course has now been removed!


The well-travelled 'Hollywood Holes' are no longer there!?



There's also a 'Dolphin' Guarding the Go Karts and Fairground (much like the one at the Crazy Golf course in St Albans).

Next up we had a look at the location where a course was going to be built a couple of years ago, it's next to the Donkey Rides area (itself formerly a Putting Course).


A little way down the seafront, next to the Leisure Centre and Pier, we had a look at the area that used to house a Crazy Golf course. It's still empty, although you can see where the holes used to sit.

Vote for our "Minigolf at the seaside" video & help us win a holiday!

We need your help again as Emily and I could win a 10,000 minute holiday in the Enjoy England 'Enjoy Every Minute' competition.

Our "minigolf at the seaside" video, filmed at the Adventure Golf course in Felixstowe, Suffolk, has been shortlisted among the top ten videos from all those entered into the Enjoy England 'Enjoy Every Minute' Competition!

All you need to do is click on the link here and then click on the voting link and select our video as the one you'd like to vote for!

The vote will be closed on August 27th and the winner announced on August 28th, receiving 10,000 minutes of holiday in England!

Thank you for voting on our minigolf video, it's very much appreciated.

Many thanks.

Richard & Emily

PS - If you'd like us to send you a postcard from our holiday leave a comment here too ;-)

Felixstowe Minigolf July 2010 - Hollywood Holes Crazy Golf - Old New Minigolf Frames - Derelict Course - Adventure Golf

On Saturday 10th July 2010 we also headed to Felixstowe, Suffolk.

The Hollywood Holes Crazy Golf course is still there.




The old location for the Hollywood Holes actual course was being used for an Active Sports Event (a bit ironic).




The course that was going to be built is still in mothballs - piled up next to the Donkey Rides.


Previous visits - 1 and 2.

We played the 9-hole Adventure Golf course on the sea front.






In the Irregular Mini Golf Tour event, we drew on 27(+9).

We didn't play Mannings Magical Golf (Golf FX), as we were heading to a potential course in Saffron Walden.

Gluten Free in Suffolk - Ipswich & Felixstowe

While in Ipswich and Felixstowe we managed to find some excellent Gluten Free restaurants and shops.

In Ipswich we went to Church's Bistro & Bar for lunch. They have a dedicated Gluten Free menu and a huge range of options.

I chose the Ham Hock Terrine followed by the 100% Beef Burger. Both were magnificent.




If you're a Coeliac and in the Ipswich area you must visit. And even if you're not, the 'normal' food was great too.

In Felixstowe we spotted that The Good Food Shop sells Gluten and Wheat Free Cakes and food. I had a really nice Iced Banana Cake.

On the way we also went to Cox's of Letchworth - a brilliant Fish & Chip Shop that does excellent Gluten Free Batter. While in Letchworth Garden City We also drove round the UK's first roundabout (six times)!

Minigolf at the Seaside - My entry to Visit England's 'Enjoy Every Minute’ video competition

Video - Minigolf at the Seaside - Playing the first hole at the Adventure Golf course on Felixstowe Seafront on a lovely Spring afternoon.

I filmed this video clip to enter the Visit England ‘Enjoy Every Minute’ video competition to win a 10,000 minute holiday.

Here I am enjoying my minute by playing the Minigolf course in Felixstowe, Suffolk. There’s nothing better than a round or two of Crazy Golf at the English seaside, especially when the weather is nice!

Please vote for my ‘favourite minute in England’ video here.

Many thanks,

Richard

Minigolf course re-visit - Felixstowe's Magical Indoor Adventure Golf at Mannings

While we were in Felixstowe we also made re-visits to courses #5 and #7.

Minigolf course visit #5 was to the Indoor Golf FX at Mannings the 19th of November 2006.

We have since played the course a number of times and it is now known as 'Magical Golf'. On this latest visit I defeated Emily 38 to 50 in the Irregular Mini Golf Tour Felixstowe Magical Classic competition.



Blog Post - December 2009 - Golf FX at Mannings Amusements now Magical Golf!

For the full list and links to other courses visited on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour please visit - http://hamandeggerfiles.blogspot.com/2009/12/crazy-world-of-minigolf-tour-courses.html

Minigolf course re-visit - Felixstowe's Fantasia Adventure Golf

While we were in Felixstowe we also made re-visits to courses #5 and #7.

Minigolf course visit #7 was to the Fantasia Adventure Golf on the Seafront on the 19th of November 2006.

We have since played the course a number of times. On this latest visit Emily defeated me in the Irregular Mini Golf Tour Felixstowe Fantasia Classic competition 24 to 25.




For the full list and links to other courses visited on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour please visit - http://hamandeggerfiles.blogspot.com/2009/12/crazy-world-of-minigolf-tour-courses.html

Felixstowe's new Crazy Golf course - an update

On our visit to Felixstowe at the weekend we saw that the new Crazy Golf course that was being built next to the Grass Putting Course is unlikely to be completed.

The Putting Course itself (course visit #53 on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour) has now been given over to an area for Donkey Rides!

December 2009 Blog Post - New Felixstowe Crazy Golf Course - an update

Photo of the course 'in development' in May 2009.

Course Visit #166 (& 6a) - Felixstowe (Ocean Boulevard Golf/Hollywood Holes/Grand Canyon Golf - Sea Front) - Crazy Golf

On the 9th April 2010 we played the 'new' 8-hole Ocean Boulevard Golf course in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

Parts of this course were originally located at the Sea Road Crazy Golf course. And Eight of the former 12 holes of the old Sea Road course, and some of the obstacles, have been moved a little way down the seafront and been renamed 'Ocean Boulevard Golf'/'Hollywood Holes'/Grand Canyon Golf'!

This video shows an overview of the 'new' 8-hole crazy golf course.


The course was the 166th played on the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour (in addition to being #6a - in its previous incarnation as the Sea Road Crazy Golf course, aka Safari Golf).






In the Irregular Mini Golf Tour event played on the course - The Hollywood Classic - I beat Emily 22 to 32 over 8-holes.

Related blog posts:
- Felixstowe
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour List