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Monday, May 11, 2026

From Crazy Golf to Padel at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

The old crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke is being replaced with four padel courts.


The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke has been out of use for quite some time.

The crazy golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

Friday, May 01, 2026

Urban exploration - Blockbuster Video Express in Billingham town centre, Teesside

A look at the old Blockbuster Video Express store in Billingham town centre, Teesside.



Blockbuster Video Express in Billingham town centre, Teesside (April 2021)

Blockbuster ceased operations in the UK in December 2013, so it was interesting to see there were still signs of the brand at the old shop - including a near mint condition shop front!

Blockbuster Video Express in Billingham town centre, Teesside (April 2021)

Similar to the abandoned Blockbuster stores in Manchester and Colne, the inside of the abandoned shop had an eerie look to it.

Blockbuster Video Express in Billingham town centre, Teesside (April 2021)

Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Urban exploration - Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford

A look at the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford, Staffordshire.


The Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford closed its doors in March 2024.

This is how it looked in November 2024.

Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford (November 2024)

Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford (November 2024)

The shopping centre had started to be closed down in April 2022, with sections and entrances being closed off.

A sign at Guildhall Shopping Centre in Stafford (November 2024)

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Urban exploration - Debenhams in Canterbury, Kent

A look at the old Debenhams department store in Canterbury, Kent.


Former Debenhams department store in Canterbury, Kent (February 2022)

Debenhams ceased trading on the high street in May 2021 after 243 years of operation. You can sometimes still find ghost signs and somewhat intact storefronts around the UK where the shop units have not been occupied by a new business.

Former Debenhams department store in Canterbury, Kent (February 2022)

Former Debenhams department store in Canterbury, Kent (February 2022)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Urban exploration - Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire

A look at the old Blockbuster Video Express store in Colne, Lancashire.



Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire (August 2020)

Blockbuster ceased operations in the UK in December 2013 and so it was interesting to see there were still signs of the brand at the old shop.

Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire (August 2020)

The inside of the abandoned store had a haunting look to it.

Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire (August 2020)

Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire (August 2020)

The shop unit is currently used as a sandwich shop, but there is still one of the old Blockbuster Video Express signs hanging outside.

Blockbuster Video Express in Colne, Lancashire (August 2020)

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Looking back at Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.


Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes

On our holiday in Cleethorpes in May 2018 we revisited a number of miniature golf courses, two of which were Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course and the Putting Green next to it.

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
A view of the Crazy Golf course

Terry's Traditional Putting Green in Cleethorpes
The Putting Green

When we arrived the courses were closed, as they were when we first visited in May 2011. Luckily the courses were open the next day so we were able to have a round.

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
It was nice to finally play the traditional seaside Crazy Golf course. It'd had a lick of paint since our last visit

Sadly Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course has been demolished. We're glad we got to play the colourful and unique crazy golf layout on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Playing Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Playing Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Playing Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Playing Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf in Cleethorpes

Photos of Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf and Putting courses on the 18th May 2018.


Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 1

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 2

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 3

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 4

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 5

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 6

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 7

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 7

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 7

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 8

Terry's Traditional Crazy Golf course in Cleethorpes
Hole 9

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Urban exploration - Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich

A look at a lost shopping centre in Norwich, Norfolk.


Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich opened in 1970.

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

Anglia Square shopping centre has now closed and been partly demolished, with plans to build new housing, offices and retail space on the site.

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)
The Hollywood Cinema closed in 2019

Photos of Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022).


Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)
The Hollywood Cinema was previously an ODEON

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich (May 2022)

We visited Anglia Square shopping centre several times when in the city. Mostly to go to Sutton Toys, an excellent retro and vintage toy and videogame shop - which has now relocated to Reepham Road in Norwich.

Sutton Toys at Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich

Sutton Toys at Anglia Square shopping centre in Norwich

Monday, March 02, 2026

Stafford Cinema on Newport Road

A look at Stafford Cinema.


Stafford Cinema on Newport Road in Stafford, Staffordshire opened as an Odeon in 1936 and closed in 2021.

This is how the Art Deco building looked in November 2024.

Stafford Cinema on Newport Road in Stafford (November 2024)

Stafford Cinema on Newport Road in Stafford (November 2024)

Stafford Cinema on Newport Road in Stafford (November 2024)

Stafford Cinema on Newport Road in Stafford (November 2024)