Showing posts with label Retailtainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Retailtainment. Show all posts

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.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Easter Mini-Golf in Shrewsbury

Free mini-golf at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury this Easter.


Free mini-golf at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury this Easter

There will be a pop-up 9-hole mini-golf course at The Darwin shopping centre in Shrewsbury on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th March.

Visit the Shropshire Council website for more information.


We enjoyed two trips to Shrewsbury last year and are looking forward to returning this year. Unfortunately we won't be there in time for the Easter mini-golf event.

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Putt Putt Social now open in Gloucester

A new indoor minigolf venue has opened in Gloucester.


Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023
Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023

Putt Putt Social, formerly Putt Putt Noodle, has opened it's latest indoor minigolf venue on Eastgate Street in Gloucester.

Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023
Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023

Putt Putt Social Gloucester is home to two 9-hole indoor crazy golf courses. The venue opened on Saturday 9th March.

Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023
Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023

You can find Putt Putt Social courses in Bedford, Gloucester, Norwich, Poole and Telford.

Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023
Putt Putt Social in Norwich - photo by Christopher Gottfried from his visit in September 2023

Visit the Putt Putt Social website for more information.


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

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle

There's always Sakura at Putt Putt Noodle.


Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, September 2023
Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle

Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle Mini Golf at the Castle Quarter shopping and entertainment centre in Norwich, Norfolk.

Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, September 2023
Cherry Blossom at Putt Putt Noodle

These snaps were by my brother Christopher - a charter member of our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Together we've visited a combined 1,090 courses since September 2006.

Putt Putt Noodle Mini Golf in Norwich. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, May 2022
Putt Putt Noodle Mini Golf in Norwich

Sunday, February 25, 2024

New Putt Putt Noodle course in Coventry

There are plans for a new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf course to open in Coventry.


Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf
The katakana characters on the left of the logo translate as 'Lucky'

The venue would be home to three indoor crazy golf courses.

Putt Putt Noodle Minigolf in Norwich. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, September 2023
Putt Putt Noodle Minigolf in Norwich. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, September 2023

You can find Putt Putt Noodle courses in Bedford, Norwich, Poole and Telford.

Check out the Putt Putt Noodle website for more information.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

American Football Minigolf in Sweden

A look at the minigolf course at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna.


Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

We visited our 801st minigolf course and 32nd overseas at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden in February 2018.

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
Hole 12 was Gridiron themed

Sports World Mini Golf at O'Leary's bar and entertainment centre at the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

The Sports World Minigolf course was a 14-hole indoor layout with sports themed holes.

  


Check out the O'Leary's website for more information.

Friday, February 09, 2024

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.

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Putt Putt Noodle Crazy Golf in Norwich

We swung by Putt Putt Noodle Crazy Golf in Norwich, Norfolk on our trip to the city at the end of the year.


Putt Putt Noodle Crazy Golf in Norwich (December 2023)

My brother, and charter member of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, has played there a couple of times and we're looking forward to a round there with him in the future.

Putt Putt Noodle Crazy Golf in Norwich (December 2023)
Those katakana characters on the left of the logo translate as 'Lucky'

As well as the Norwich location there are Putt Putt Noodle courses in Bedford, Poole and Telford. Check out the Putt Putt Noodle website for more information.

Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool

There's a Crazy Golf course at Gravity Max in Liverpool.


Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

The indoor minigolf course at Gravity Max in the Liverpool ONE shopping and entertainment centre has a Big Apple theme.

Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

Last April we visited Gravity Social in Northampton and won the pub quiz there - the first pub quiz we've played at a crazy golf course!

This was the first Gravity Max location we've been to and it looked amazing. There were so many different activities on offer, with a wide-range of people taking part. The augmented reality tenpin bowling looked cool and it's a version of the game we're yet to play.

Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

As well as the Gravity Max venue in Liverpool there are also locations in Castleford and Wandsworth. The Wandsworth location also has Urban Street Golf.

Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

Visit the Gravity website for more information on Gravity Max, Gravity Active and Gravity Social.


Advertising for the Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Advertising for the Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

Advertising for Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Advertising for Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

Advertising for the Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)
Advertising for the Urban Street Golf at Gravity Max in Liverpool (November 2023)

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Putt Putt Noodle in Bedford

A new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf centre is now open in Bedford.


Putt Putt Noodle in Norwich
The katakana characters on the left of the logo translate as 'Lucky'

Bedford's Harpur Centre is now home to a new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf venue.

Putt Putt Noodle Bedford has three indoor adventure golf courses to play.

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

Check out the Putt Putt Noodle website for more information.

New minigolf course opening in Hinkley

A new indoor minigolf centre is opening in Hinckley, Leicestershire.


A new indoor minigolf centre is opening in Hinckley, Leicestershire

It was nice to hear that a new minigolf course is opening at Hinckley’s Britannia Shopping Centre.

Our friend - and fellow fan of lost shops & retail history - Mason Moore from the Hinckley Reporter got in touch to tell us about the venue and find out what we thought about the course opening.


We're looking forward to playing at The Birdie Bunker on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and visiting Hinckley when the venue opens next year.

You can find out more about on the The Birdie Bunker Facebook Page.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Putt Putt Noodle minigolf opening in Gloucester

A new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf venue is opening in Gloucester.


Putt Putt Noodle
Those katakana characters on the left of the logo translate as 'Lucky'

Gloucester will soon be home to a Putt Putt Noodle indoor crazy golf location.

Putt Putt Noodle Gloucester will have two 18-hole indoor adventure golf courses.

The venue is planned to open in early 2024.

Visit the Putt Putt Noodle website for more information on the Asian-inspired miniature golf brand and its other locations.

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

BUNKERS! Crazy Golf now open in Romford, Essex

The new BUNKERS! indoor entertainment venue in Romford, Essex is now open.


BUNKERS! Crazy Golf is now open in Romford, Essex

BUNKERS! at The Brewery shopping centre in Romford, Essex is home to a crazy golf course, shuffleboard, and axe throwing.

Visit the BUNKERS! website for more information about the new venue, as well as the existing BUNKERS! location in Swansea.

It's another new 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.

Jurassic Mini-Golf at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon

A new Jurassic-themed Mini-Golf course is opening at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon, Essex.


A new Jurassic-themed Mini-Golf course is opening at Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon, Essex

The indoor dinosaur-themed Mini-Golf course will be part of the new Jurassica Live venue at the shopping centre.

Visit the Jurassica Live website for more information.

Mini-Golf at Teesside Park

A new Mini-Golf course is planned to open at Teesside Park in Stockton-on-Tees.


A new Puttstars Mini-Golf course is planned to open 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.

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.

Sneaky Links Mini-Golf in Bury St Edmunds

A new indoor minigolf course is opening in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.


Sneaky Links Mini-Golf is a 9-hole indoor crazy golf course opening in Bury St Edmunds in November 2023

Sneaky Links Mini-Golf is a 9-hole indoor miniature golf course and will be opening in Bury St Edmunds in November.

The venue describes itself as a 'boozy crazy golf' will open on Brentgovel Street.

It'll be a new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when visiting family and friends in East Anglia.

Check out the Sneaky Links website for more information.

Friday, October 20, 2023

Mini Golf at The Light cinema in Banbury

There's a new mini golf course at The Light cinema in Banbury.


There's a new mini golf course at The Light cinema in Banbury

The Light cinema in Banbury, Oxfordshire is now also home to a 10-hole mini golf course.

The course is a film-themed layout.

The indoor glow-in-the-dark crazy golf course will be another new one for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when we're back in my home county.

Visit The Light Banbury's website for more information.

Putt Putt Noodle in Colchester

A new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf venue is planned to open in Colchester.


Putt Putt Noodle
The katakana characters on the left of the Putt Putt Noodle logo translate as 'Lucky'

There are plans to turn the former Debenhams department store in Colchester, Essex into an indoor crazy golf course.

Visit the Putt Putt Noodle website to find out more about the brand's existing courses.

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

BUNKERS! Crazy Golf opening in Romford

A new BUNKERS! indoor entertainment venue is planned to open in November.


A new BUNKERS! indoor entertainment venue is opening in Romford in November 2023

BUNKERS! at The Brewery shopping centre in Romford, Essex will be home to a crazy golf course, shuffleboard, and axe throwing.

Visit the BUNKERS! website for more information about the new venue, as well as the existing BUNKERS! location in Swansea.

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