New Globalls Crazy Golf course in Brighton

Brighton minigolf venue Globalls has opened a new indoor crazy golf layout.

The new course - Zootopia - joins the Jurassic and Aquatica courses at its location at Brighton Marina.

Visit the Globalls website for more information.

We're yet to reach Globalls on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and look forward to one day playing their UV glow-in-the-dark crazy golf courses.

UV Crazy Golf at Total Enigma in Carlisle

There's an indoor UV Crazy Golf course at the Total Enigma Escape Rooms & Laser Tag centre in Carlisle, Cumbria.

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

The course opened in the summer of 2021.

Check out the Total Enigma website for more information.

Mini Golf course at Laser Quest Derby

A look at the indoor Mini Golf course at Laser Quest Derby.

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby. Photo by James Trubridge, May 2022

Many thanks again go to our friend and minigolf rival Jam Trubridge for sending over these photos of the indoor Mini Golf course at Laser Quest in Derby.

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby. Photo by James Trubridge, May 2022

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby. Photo by James Trubridge, May 2022

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby. Photo by James Trubridge, May 2022

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby. Photo by James Trubridge, May 2022

It'll be ace to play it on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future. We love playing both minigolf and laser tag so the 9-hole course is in the right location!

Crazy Golf at The Lion by Olivers in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire

There's a new pub Crazy Golf course at The Lion by Olivers in Brinsley, Nottinghamshire.

Check out The Lion by Olivers website and social media for further details on the 9-hole Crazy Golf course.

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

While the course is outdoors, the pub adds UV lighting so players can putt in the dark. It sounds ace.

Mini Golf at Laser Quest Derby

A look at the Mini Golf course at Laser Quest Derby.

A BIG thanks go to our friend and minigolf rival Jam Trubridge for sending over these snaps of the Mini Golf course at Laser Quest in Derby.

We love playing both minigolf and laser tag so the 9-hole course is in the right location. It'll be ace to play it on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

New Aquatica course at Globalls in Brighton

A new indoor minigolf course has opened in Brighton.

The team at GLOBALLS in Brighton have opened a new 12-hole UV Crazy Golf course at their new location at Brighton Marina. Many thanks to them for sending over these snaps of the new course.

New GLOBALLS Aquatica Crazy Golf course. Photo by GLOBALLS Brighton

The new layout at GLOBALLS is called Aquatica and has an underwater-theme to it.

New GLOBALLS Aquatica Crazy Golf course. Photo by GLOBALLS Brighton

It looks like an ace place to play. Especially so as I'm a BIG fan of both glow-in-the-dark and sea-themed minigolf courses.

We're yet to visit GLOBALLS, but have friends who have. We're looking forward to swinging by on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Check out the GLOBALLS website for more information on the courses they have and to keep up-to-date with their updates as there are more new courses to follow!

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.

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.

Glo Golf in Peterborough

A look at the Glo Golf Peterborough indoor UV minigolf course in Peterborough city centre.

 

It was the 969th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

 

Check out the Glo Golf Peterborough website for more information.

Zingers Adventure Golf in Portsmouth

A new indoor adventure golf course is opening in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Many thanks to our friend Dave Ronchetti for letting us know about Zingers Adventure Golf in Portsmouth. The new 9-hole UV glow-in-the-dark indoor minigolf course is opening at The Bridge Shopping Centre in Fratton, Portsmouth on the 28th August.

Check out the Zingers Adventure Golf website for more information.

Shopping centre minigolf

Zingers Adventure Golf is the latest miniature golf course to open in a shopping centre. Overall the game is booming and lots of former retail space is now being used as entertainment space, with minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf a popular choice.

Minigolfing in Portsmouth and Southsea

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour began down in Southsea back in 2006 when we played the Treasure Island Adventure Golf course on the seafront. Dave still lives locally and has tipped us off about a few other courses he's seen and heard about over the years.

We're looking forward to our next trip down to Portsmouth and Southsea.

Minigolf at Laser Quest Derby

There's a minigolf course at Laser Quest Derby.

Many thanks to my friend and minigolf rival Jam Trubridge for letting me know there's a minigolf course at the Laser Quest centre in Derby. The indoor layout is a 9-hole glow-in-the-dark course. It's a new local course for him and one we're looking forward to playing on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Galaxy Quest Mini Golf in Derby is the sister venue of the Galaxy Quest Mini Golf at Laser Quest Sunderland and another new course at Laser Quest Coventry.

Visit the Galaxy Quest Mini Golf website for more information.

Glow in One Golf opening in Watford

A new glow-in-the-dark minigolf course is opening in Watford, Hertfordshire.

The indoor glow-in-the-dark minigolf course will have a mixture of an urban/street theme for part of the course and a space-theme for the other!

Visit the Glow in One Golf website and Instagram for more information.

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

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool

We passed by the Graffiti Golf course on Blackpool prom on our recent trip to the seaside resort.

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.

The course was a Merlin Adventure Golf venue for a time

Check out the Graffiti Golf website for more information.

New Globalls crazy golf venue opening in Brighton

Globalls at Brighton Marina is planning a move with a new and larger venue opening nearby later this year.

The existing Globalls indoor minigolf location will remain open until the new unit is ready.

The new Globalls UV glow-in-the-dark location will be home to two indoor crazy golf courses as well as other games and a UV cocktail bar.

Visit the Globalls website for more information.

It's been quite a few years since we've been to Brighton so we haven't managed to play at Globalls yet.

Our friend Stephen Skinner did swing by Globalls in 2019 and sent over some snaps of the colourful courses.

Minigolfing in the Netherlands. In Andover

We played an around-the-world themed indoor minigolf course in Andover, Hampshire back in May 2019.

Each of the holes was themed after a different country. Hole 1 was the Netherlands.

The Glo-Golf course at the Riverside Bowl in Andover was the 882nd course visited and 514th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. We've now been to 958 courses since September 2006.

We're yet to play in the Netherlands itself. However, my brother Christopher - a charter member of the tour - has played a Time Travel themed GlowGolf course in Amsterdam and swung by the Midget Golf course in Muiderberg.

The Floodgate turns one

Happy birthday to The Floodgate in Digbeth.

The Floodgate in Digbeth, Birmingham opened it's doors a year ago today.

Pit-Pat table golf at The Floodgate in Digbeth, Birmingham

It was brilliant to be the first player on the Pit-Pat table golf layout as I'm a big fan of the minigolf and pool crossover game.

You can also play on indoor baseball batting cages and a curling rink at the competitive socialising venue.

Visit The Floodgate website for more information, opening times and prices.

Check out the blog post from my visit to The Floodgate.

Opening The Floodgate

The Floodgate in Digbeth turns one this weekend.

The Floodgate in Digbeth, Birmingham officially opened it's doors a year ago this Sunday.

Pit-Pat table golf at The Floodgate in Digbeth, Birmingham

It was nice to be the first player on the Pit-Pat table golf layout on the pre-opening night a year ago today as I'm a big fan of the minigolf and pool crossover game.

You can also play on indoor baseball batting cages and a curling rink at the social sports venue.

Visit The Floodgate website for more information, opening times and prices.

Check out the blog post from my visit to The Floodgate.

New UV Crazy Golf course opening in Hull

A new glow-in-the-dark Crazy Golf course is opening in Hull.

Hull will soon be home to a new UV Crazy Golf course as the team from the East Park Pirate Golf course are opening a venue at the Princes Quay shopping centre in the city.

Visit the East Park Pirate Golf Facebook page for more information.

Minigolf in Hull

There has been a real boom in minigolf courses opening in Hull, with the East Park Pirate Golf course joining Putt Club and the Pirate Adventure Golf course at One Stop Golf. The city will also be home to a new Lost City Adventure Golf venue soon.

Retailtainment

Minigolf has grown in popularity in the last eight years and has moved from being seen as a traditional outdoor seaside summer activity to become a year-round game that can be played indoors, outdoors and at pretty much any time of the day.

A number of high streets, retail parks and shopping malls are now home to minigolf courses, with more new venues planned to open.

Businesses also use portable and temporary pop-up minigolf layouts to boost footfall, create awareness, product launches and promotions.

Our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Hull has been on our to visit list for a few years now. It'll be a busy trip with all of the new courses to play when we eventually get there!

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Glo-Golf at the Riverside Bowl in Andover

A look at the indoor Glo-Golf course at the Riverside Bowl in Andover.

Last year we played the 9-hole round-the-world themed indoor glow-in-the-dark crazy golf course at the Riverside Bowl in Andover, Hampshire.

Our road-trip to Southampton last May saw us visit 18 courses on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Around the world in 9 minigolf holes

A minigolf trip around the world.

While the outdoor playing part of our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour is on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic it doesn't stop us taking a trip around the world by looking back at the Glo-Golf course in Andover.

Our road-trip to Southampton last May saw us visit 18 more courses, playing eight of them. One of those was the 9-hole indoor Glo-Golf course at the Riverside Bowl in Andover.

Each of the holes on the Glo-Golf course is themed on a certain city or country.

Hole 1 - the Netherlands

Hole 2 - London, England

Hole 3 - Paris, France

Hole 4 - Parts Unknown! What country is this? That looks like the Italian flag. But Leopards aren't native to Italy

Hole 5 - The Great Wall of China

Hole 6 - Where is this? Could it by Thailand? Or is it Japan? Or somewhere else in South East Asia? The flag on the building to the left is part of the Thailand flag, but missing the red lines above the white lines

Hole 7 - Australia

Hole 8 - Brazil

Hole 9 - New York City, USA

Visit the Riverside Bowl website for more information.