Showing posts with label shoppingtainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoppingtainment. Show all posts

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.

Friday, October 20, 2023

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.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Boom Battle Bar in Southend

A new Boom Battle Bar venue is opening in Southend, Essex this year.


A new Boom Battle Bar venue with Crazy Golf is opening in Southend, Essex this year

Boom Battle Bar will soon have a location at the Victoria Shopping Centre in Southend on Sea, Essex.

The venue will be home to a crazy golf course, as well as games such as shuffleboard and beer pong.

Boom Battle Bar Southend is due to open in October 2023.

Visit the Boom Battle Bar website for more information.

Friday, August 11, 2023

Urban Street Golf at Gravity MAX Liverpool at Liverpool ONE

There's a new indoor minigolf course at the Gravity MAX Liverpool entertainment centre at Liverpool ONE.


There's a new indoor minigolf course at the Gravity MAX Liverpool entertainment centre at Liverpool ONE

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

Gravity MAX Liverpool at Liverpool ONE is home to Urban Street Golf, Bowling, Darts, E-Karting, Shuffleboard, Batting Cages, Esports and more.

Check out the Gravity MAX Liverpool website for more information.


Sunday, July 30, 2023

BUNKERS! Crazy Golf opening in Romford

A new BUNKERS! Crazy Golf venue is opening in Romford, Essex.


A new BUNKERS! Crazy Golf venue is opening in Romford, Essex

Two 12-hole BUNKERS! Crazy Golf courses are being created at the Brewery in Romford, Essex.

The Romford location will be the second site for the BUNKERS! brand. The first venue opened in Swansea.

BUNKERS! Crazy Golf is from Adventure Leisure Ltd, the team behind Mr Mulligans Adventure Golf.

Visit the BUNKERS! Crazy Golf website for more information.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Putt Above Mini-Golf in Bournemouth

There are plans for a new Putt Above Mini-Golf centre to open in Bournemouth, Dorset.


There are plans for a new Putt Above Mini-Golf centre to open in Bournemouth, Dorset

Bournemouth could soon be home to a new minigolf course as a Putt Above Mini-Golf centre is planned to open in the former Argos shop in the town centre.

The venue would be Putt Above's second location, following the created of their high-tech mini golf venue in Dudley, West Midlands.

We haven't had a chance to play Putt Above's version of the game yet. It sounds like they've got an interesting twist on the minigolf experience. Rather than moving from hole to hole as you play the course, games at Putt Above are played out on the same 'hole', but with different interactive elements shown on the digital 'lane'!

Visit the Putt Above website for more information.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf in Rugby

We recently made a stop off in Rugby, Warwickshire and spotted the PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf.


We didn't have time for a round at the indoor minigolf course on this occasion.

PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf in Rugby

PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf in Rugby

Visit the PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf website for more information on the 9-hole UV course.

Saturday, April 09, 2022

Quest Krazy Golf

A look back at the Quest Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley.


We headed to Dudley to play the Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre nine years ago this weekend.

Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre
Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre

The challenging 9-hole course was the 528th we visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. Sadly the unique and colourful layout is no longer there.

Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre
Krazy Golf course at Merry Hill shopping centre

Sunday, March 06, 2022

New Adventure Golf course at The Valley Shopping Centre in Evesham

There are plans for a new Adventure Golf course at The Valley Shopping Centre in Evesham, Worcestershire.


There are plans for a new Adventure Golf course at The Valley Shopping Centre in Evesham, Worcestershire

The new 18-hole Adventure Golf course would be part of a high-ropes course and zipwire attraction at the shopping centre.

Visit The Valley Shopping Centre website for more information.


The new course will be another for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

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.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Putt Noodle Mini Golf at the Castle Quarter in Norwich

Putt Noodle Mini Golf opening at the Castle Quarter in Norwich, Norfolk.


Putt Noodle Mini Golf at the Castle Quarter in Norwich
Coming very soon...

The new Putt Noodle indoor crazy golf and Asian food venue at the Castle Quarter shopping and entertainment centre in Norwich is planned to open this month.

We were a little too early when we swung by on a trip to Norwich last weekend.

Putt Noodle will be home to three minigolf courses and is opening in the former New Look unit in the Castle Quarter.

Putt Noodle Mini Golf at the Castle Quarter in Norwich
Putt Noodle Mini Golf at the Castle Quarter in Norwich

The venue sits below Boom: Battle Bar - a business owned by the same team behind Putt Noodle.

Retailtainment and minigolf

Putt Noodle Mini Golf is one of the latest in the new wave of retail entertainment (retailtainment) activities opening up around the UK.

Minigolf is a big part of this boom, with courses opening as standalone entertainment activities, or as part of large shoppingtainment leisure offerings in malls, high streets and retail parks.

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Boom: Battle Bar opening in Ipswich

A new Boom: Battle Bar will open in Ipswich, Suffolk.


The new Boom: Battle Bar planned for the Buttermarket in Ipswich has been given the green light and is scheduled to open in February 2022.

The new competitive socialising venue in the town centre will be home to minigolf, shuffleboard, beer pong, axe throwing and more.

It'll be another new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when we're next back in Emily's home town.


The Crazier Golf course at Boom: Battle Bar in Norwich
The Crazier Golf course at Boom: Battle Bar in Norwich


Boom: Battle Bar
Boom: Battle Bar

New Puttstars Minigolf opening in Speke, Liverpool

Puttstars Minigolf is opening a venue at the New Mersey Shopping Park in Speke, Liverpool.


Puttstars Minigolf is opening a venue at the New Mersey Shopping Park in Speke, Liverpool

Merseyside will be home to a new miniature golf location as a Puttstars indoor minigolf venue is opening at the New Mersey Shopping Park in Speke.

The new Puttstars is planned to open in September 2022.

Visit the Puttstars and New Mersey Shopping Park websites for more information.


Puttstars Minigolf in Rochdale
Puttstars Minigolf

Playing Puttstars

Puttstars Speke will be a new course for us to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. There are currently Puttstars courses in Rochdale, Leeds and York. We've played two of the three courses at the Rochdale Puttstars.

Puttstars Minigolf in Rochdale
Puttstars Minigolf in Rochdale

The retailtainment and minigolf boom

Minigolf is a big part of the retailtainment boom, with courses opening as standalone entertainment activities, or as part of large shoppingtainment leisure offerings in shopping centres, malls, high streets and retail parks.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

New mini golf course in Coventry

A new mini golf course and tenpin bowling centre is planned to open in Coventry city centre.


A new mini golf course and tenpin bowling centre is planned to open in Coventry city centre.

The former Debenhams shop unit at the West Orchards Shopping Centre in Coventry is set to become a tenpin bowling and adventure golf venue.

The retail entertainment and minigolf boom.

 

Crazy Golfing in Coventry

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

We've played minigolf at Allesley Park and Teezers Retro Golf in Coventry before. There's also a new Galaxy Quest Mini Golf at Laser Quest that we need to play and plans for a Boom: Battle Bar in the city too.

Monday, October 25, 2021

Halloween in the City is back in Manchester

Halloween in the City has returned to Manchester city centre.


Halloween in the City in Manchester

We saw a few of the new Halloween monster inflatables that have popped up in Manchester during a wander round town on Saturday.

Halloween in the City in Manchester

The full Halloween in the City event is taking place in Manchester on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October with a number of large-scale monsters adorning buildings around the city centre as well as other themed activities.

Halloween in the City in Manchester

Check out the Halloween in the City website for more information.


Halloween in the City in Manchester

Ghostbusting in Urmston

I saw an Ecto-1a car and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Urmston, Greater Manchester two years ago today!


The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters at the Eden Square Shopping Centre in Urmston, Greater Manchester

It was a brilliant way to kick off the Halloween season.

Thursday, October 07, 2021

Halloween in the City returning to Manchester this month

Halloween in the City is returning to Manchester city centre.


Halloween in the City is taking place in Manchester on the 30th and 31st October with a number of large-scale monsters adorning buildings around the city centre as well as other themed activities.

Halloween in the City Manchester Monsters in 2019
Halloween in the City Manchester Monsters in 2019

Check out the Halloween in the City website for more information.




Monday, September 27, 2021

New Boom: Battle Bar planned for Ipswich

A new Boom: Battle Bar is planned to open in Ipswich, Suffolk.


A new Boom: Battle Bar could be opening in Ipswich, Suffolk.

The new competitive socialising venue in the Buttermarket shopping centre would be home to minigolf, shuffleboard, beer pong, axe throwing and more.

Check out the Boom: Battle Bar website for more information.


We played the 'Crazier Golf' course at the original Boom: Battle Bar in Norwich while on our recent Crazy World of Minigolf Tour trip to East Anglia.

Ipswich is Emily's home town and we regularly visit. It'll be interesting to see a Boom: Battle Bar in the town centre.