Showing posts with label Kent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kent. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

The Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in Cliftonville, Margate

A look at the remains of the Little Oasis Crazy Golf in Margate.


Many thanks to our fellow minigolf adventurer Matt Dodd for sending over these photos of what's left of the former Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

The location was once home to two 18-hole Arnold Palmer miniature golf layouts. It closed for good in 2014.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024
Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate. Photo by Matt Dodd, 15th March 2024

We first visited the Little Oasis Crazy Golf course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in September 2007.

Arnold Palmer Putting Course in Cliftonville, Margate - September 2007

We first played the 'North' course in September 2007, and played the 'South' course in April 2011.

Check out this blog post about Arnold Palmer Putting Courses in the UK.

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Adventure Golf at Jimmy G's amusement arcade in Leysdown

A new Adventure Golf course is planned for Leysdown-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey.


A new Adventure Golf course is planned for Leysdown-on-Sea, Isle of Sheppey

The new adventure golf course at Jimmy G’s Amusements on The Promenade in Leysdown will be created as part of a refurbishment of the amusement arcade.

Visit the Jimmy G's Amusements website for more information.


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

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Adventure Golf at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Orpington, Kent

There are plans for a new Adventure Golf course at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Orpington, Kent.


There are plans for a new Adventure Golf course at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre in Orpington, Kent

The 18-hole Adventure Golf will be an outdoor layout.

Visit the Ruxley Manor Garden Centre website for more information.

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Boom Battle Bar in Canterbury

There's a new Boom Battle Bar in Canterbury, Kent.


There's a new Boom Battle Bar in Canterbury, Kent

The venue is home to a 'Crazier Golf' minigolf course among other indoor competitive socialising activities.

Check out the Boom Battle Bar website for more information.

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Crazy Golf at Dreamland Margate

The Dreamland Margate theme park is re-opening for the 2023 season on Saturday 1st April.


Brand new for 2023 is a Crazy Golf course.

A new Crazy Golf course is opening at Dreamland Margate

Visit the Dreamland Margate website for more information.

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Inca Island Adventure Golf in Sutton Valence, Kent

There's a new Adventure Golf course at The Ridge Golf Club in Sutton Valence, Kent.


There's a new Adventure Golf course at The Ridge Golf Club in Sutton Valence, Kent

Inca Island Adventure Golf is an 18-hole, outdoor course at The Ridge Golf Club in Sutton Valence.

Visit the Inca Island Adventure Golf website for more information.


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

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Putters! Adventure Golf in Folkestone

A new Adventure Golf course has opened in Folkestone, Kent.


A new Adventure Golf course has opened in Folkestone, Kent

You can find Putters! Adventure Golf on the Beachside of The Harbour Arm.


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

Sunday, August 07, 2022

Adventure Golf at Rochester Cathedral

There's an Adventure Golf course in the gardens at Rochester Cathedral as part of the All About Bridges exhibition this summer.


There's an Adventure Golf course in the gardens at Rochester Cathedral as part of the All About Bridges exhibition this summer

The course is part of the All About Bridges event that includes the World’s longest interlocking brick bridge - made of more than 200,000 bricks!

Visit the Rochester Cathedral website for more information.

Monday, March 21, 2022

A Happy Shopper in Sittingbourne, Kent

Finding a Happy Shopper shop in Sittingbourne, Kent.


The Happy Shopper shop on Chaucer Road in Sittingbourne
The Happy Shopper shop on Chaucer Road in Sittingbourne 

The latest Happy Shopper shop we visited was in Sittingbourne, Kent.

The Happy Shopper on Chaucer Road in Sittingbourne
A sign for the Happy Shopper opposite the shop

It was marvellous to see the shopfront with the happy faced mascot on it shining out on the parade of shops on Chaucer Road.

The Happy Shopper shop on Chaucer Road in Sittingbourne
The Happy Shopper shop sign

It was nice having a chat to the shopkeeper who seemed just as happy as us to talk about the Happy Shopper brand! He also pointed out the celebration clock they still have working in the shop.

A Happy Shopper clock at the Happy Shopper shop on Chaucer Road in Sittingbourne
Visiting a fully branded Happy Shopper shop is like stepping back in time

Happy Shopper nostalgia

We've felt very nostalgic during the pandemic and one of the old brands from our childhood we thought about was 'Happy Shopper' - the name alone conjures up images of the 1980's.

We didn't think there would be many - or any - of the original orange and yellow branded shops still around, but we were proven wrong when we saw one in Preston in September 2020.

Since then we've been lucky enough to spot and snap a few more on our somewhat limited travels. Take a look at my posts about other Happy Shopper shops in:

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Mini Golf at Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury

A new 18-hole mini golf course has opened at Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury, Kent.


A new 18-hole mini golf course has opened at Wingham Wildlife Park in Canterbury, Kent

Visit the Wingham Wildlife Park website for more information.


We were down in Canterbury last month so just missed out on visiting the course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Crazy Golf at Tonbridge Sportsground

A look at the Crazy Golf course at Tonbridge Sports Ground in Kent.


Crazy Golf at Tonbridge Sports Ground. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, February 2022

My brother Christopher and his family recently swung by the Crazy Golf course at Tonbridge Sports Ground in Kent.

Crazy Golf at Tonbridge Sports Ground. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, February 2022

Crazy Golf at Tonbridge Sports Ground. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, February 2022


We visited the layout on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in September 2010.

Mini-Golf in Tunbridge Wells

There are plans for a new indoor mini-golf course to open as part of an entertainment centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.


There are plans for a new indoor mini-golf course to open as part of an entertainment centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The venue is proposed to open in the former BHS store in the town centre.

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

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Herne Bay Mini Golf

A look at the Mini Golf course on the seafront in Herne Bay, Kent.


Herne Bay Mini Golf
Herne Bay Mini Golf

We revisited the 78th course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour last month.

Herne Bay Mini Golf
Mini Golf Rules

Herne Bay Mini Golf

Herne Bay Mini Golf

Herne Bay Mini Golf



Visit the iFun Family Entertainment Centre website for more info on the Herne Bay Mini Golf course.


Herne Bay Mini Golf

I've been documenting coronavirus signs during the pandemic and it was interesting to see some social distancing signs at the Herne Bay course.

A Covid-19 sign at Herne Bay Mini Golf
A Covid-19 sign at Herne Bay Mini Golf

A social distancing sign on the Herne Bay Mini Golf course
A social distancing sign on the Herne Bay Mini Golf course

A Coronavirus social distancing sign at Herne Bay Mini Golf
A Coronavirus social distancing sign at Herne Bay Mini Golf

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Crazy Golf at Canterbury Leisure

The 983rd course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour was the Crazy Golf at Canterbury Leisure in Canterbury, Kent on the 26th February.


Unfortunately we didn't have time for a game this time.

Crazy Golf at Canterbury Leisure

Sunday, February 13, 2022

New Mini-Golf course planned for Folkestone

There are plans for a new mini-golf course to be created at Folkestone's Harbour Arm.


There are plans for a new mini-golf course to be created at Folkestone's Harbour Arm

A new 12-hole mini-golf course could be created at the Folkestone Harbour Arm in Folkestone, Kent.

The course would be designed by City Golf Europe.

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

We've played minigolf in Folkestone before and have played a number of City Golf courses over the year.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Prison Putt Adventure Golf opening in Maidstone

A new prison-themed adventure golf course is opening at Prison Island in Maidstone, Kent.


A new prison-themed adventure golf course is opening at Prison Island in Maidstone, Kent

The Prison Island escape room venue in Maidstone, Kent is opening a new prison-themed indoor adventure golf course.

The new minigolf course is planned to open in December.

Visit the Prison Island website for more information.


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

Monday, August 30, 2021

Crazy Golf at Canterbury Leisure

There's a crazy golf, tenpin bowling and laser tag centre in Canterbury, Kent.


There's a crazy golf, tenpin bowling and laser tag centre in Canterbury, Kent

The crazy golf, tenpin bowling and laser tag centre on Wincheap Industrial Estate in Canterbury, Kent has re-opened as Canterbury Leisure. The venue was formerly known as Play Islands.

It's a course we hadn't played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour before the pandemic, but one that is now on our to visit list.

Visit the Canterbury Leisure website for more information on Crazy Golf Canterbury.

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Plans for a new adventure golf course in Folkestone

Folkestone in Kent could be home to a new Roman-themed minigolf course.


Folkestone in Kent could be home to a new Roman-themed minigolf course

A new Roman-themed attraction has been proposed for the East Cliff area of Folkestone, Kent and part of the venue could include an adventure golf course.

The Folkestone Parks and Pleasure Ground Charity is the organisation behind the proposal.

Should the course get the go ahead it'll be another place to revisit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. We have played minigolf in Folkestone before, way back in 2010. There's also a very good art installation on the seafront where the old Arnold Palmer Putting Course from the Rotunda theme park has been incorporated into a series of beach huts!

Monday, July 19, 2021

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle

There's a new Crazy Golf course at Dover Castle in Kent.


Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Dover Castle is now home to a Crazy Golf course.

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

Visit the Dover Castle website for more information.


Crazy Golf at Dover Castle. Photo by UrbanCrazy, July 2021

The themed Crazy Golf course was created by the team at UrbanCrazy.

Thursday, May 06, 2021

New adventure golf course opening in Maidstone

A new adventure golf course is opening in Maidstone, Kent.


There are plans for a new indoor adventure golf course to be created at the Prison Island escape room venue in Maidstone, Kent

There are plans for a new indoor adventure golf course to be created at the Prison Island escape room venue in Maidstone, Kent.

Visit the Prison Island website for more information.


It's another new course for us to play on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. It'll be interesting to see if the theme continues along the prison line. That'll be a relatively new theme for us to play.