A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
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Sunday, April 14, 2024
PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf in Rugby has moved
PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf in Rugby has moved location to Level 2, Rugby Central Shopping Centre, CV21 2JT.
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2024,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
Mini-Golf,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Rugby,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Warwickshire
Location:
Market Mall, Rugby CV21 2JR, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Putt Putt Social in Colchester
A new Putt Putt Social indoor minigolf venue is planned to open in Colchester.
Putt Putt Social Minigolf in Norwich. Photo by Christopher Gottfried, September 2023 |
There are plans to turn the former Debenhams department store in Colchester, Essex into an indoor crazy golf course.
Visit the Putt Putt Social 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.
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2024,
Debenhams,
Essex,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
New course,
Putt Putt Social,
retail,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Colchester, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Putt Putt Noodle minigolf opening in Gloucester
A new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf venue is opening in Gloucester.
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.
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2024,
Gloucester,
Indoor Adventure Golf,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
New course,
Putt Putt Noodle,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
BUNKERS! Crazy Golf now open in Romford, Essex
The new BUNKERS! indoor entertainment venue in Romford, Essex is now open.
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.
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2023,
Bunkers,
Bunkers!,
Bunkers! Crazy Golf & Drinks,
competitive socialising,
Crazy Golf,
Essex,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Romford,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Romford, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Putt Putt Noodle in Colchester
A new Putt Putt Noodle indoor minigolf venue is planned to open in Colchester.
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.
Labels:
2023,
Debenhams,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
New course,
Putt Putt Noodle,
retail,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Colchester, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
BUNKERS! Crazy Golf opening in Romford
A new BUNKERS! indoor entertainment venue is planned to open in November.
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.
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Bunkers,
Bunkers!,
Bunkers! Crazy Golf & Drinks,
competitive socialising,
Crazy Golf,
Essex,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Romford,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Romford, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Boom Battle Bar in Southend
A new Boom Battle Bar venue 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.
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2023,
Boom Battle Bar,
Boom: Battle Bar,
competitive socialising,
Crazier Golf,
Crazy Golf,
Essex,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Southend,
Southend on Sea
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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.
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Gravity,
Gravity MAX,
Gravity MAX Liverpool,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
Liverpool,
Liverpool ONE,
Merseyside,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Urban Street Golf
Location:
5 Wall St, Liverpool L1 8JQ, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Sunday, July 30, 2023
BUNKERS! Crazy Golf opening in Romford
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.
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2023,
Bunkers,
Bunkers!,
Bunkers! Crazy Golf & Drinks,
competitive socialising,
Crazy Golf,
Essex,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Romford,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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.
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2023,
Argos,
Bournemouth,
Dorset,
Mini-Golf,
Minigolf,
New course,
Putt Above,
Retailtainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Bournemouth, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
Visit the PAR 'N' BAR Cosmic Crazy Golf website for more information on the 9-hole UV course.
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Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Indoor Mini Golf,
Indoor Minigolf,
Mini-Golf,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Rugby,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Warwickshire
Location:
Chapel St, Rugby CV21 3EB, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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 |
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 |
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competitive socialising,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Dudley,
Indoor Minigolf,
Krazy Golf,
Lost Course,
Lost Courses,
Minigolf,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
Shopping Centre,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Pedmore Rd, Brierley Hill DY5 1QX, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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.
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Adventure Golf,
Evesham,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
The Valley Shopping Centre,
Worcestershire
Location:
The Valley, A46, Evesham WR11 4TP, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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.
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Adventure Golf,
Escape Room,
Indoor Adventure Golf,
Jail,
Kent,
Maidstone,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
Prison,
Prison Island,
Prison Putt,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
60-61 High St, Maidstone ME14 1SR, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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 |
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.
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Castle Quarter,
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
Norfolk,
Norwich,
Putt Noodle,
Putt Putt Noodle,
retail,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
Location:
100 Castle Mdw, Norwich NR1 3DD, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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 |
Boom: Battle Bar |
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Boom: Battle Bar,
competitive socialising,
Crazier Golf,
Crazy Golf,
Indoor Crazy Golf,
Ipswich,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Suffolk
Location:
St Stephen's Lane, Ipswich IP1 1DT, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
New Puttstars Minigolf opening 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 |
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 |
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.
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2022,
Indoor Minigolf,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
Puttstars,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment,
Speke
Location:
Speke Rd, Liverpool L24 8QB, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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.
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.
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Adventure Golf,
Coventry,
Crazy Golf,
Debenhams,
Mini Golf,
Minigolf in the time of Coronavirus,
New course,
retail,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
shoppingtainment
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Halloween in the City is back in Manchester
Halloween in the City has returned to Manchester city centre.
We saw a few of the new Halloween monster inflatables that have popped up in Manchester during a wander round town on Saturday.
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.
Check out the Halloween in the City website for more information.
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Event,
Fun,
Greater Manchester,
Halloween,
Halloween in the City,
Inflatable,
Manchester,
retail,
Retailtainment,
scary,
Shoppertainment,
Shopping,
shoppingtainment
Location:
Manchester, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
Ghostbusting in Urmston
I saw an Ecto-1a car and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Urmston, Greater Manchester two years ago today!
It was a brilliant way to kick off the Halloween season.
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Ecto-1,
Ecto-1a,
Ghostbusters,
Greater Manchester,
Halloween,
Inflatable,
Retailtainment,
Shoppertainment,
Shopping,
Shopping Centre,
shoppingtainment,
Stay Puft,
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man,
Urmston
Location:
Urmston, UK
I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer.
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