The Ham and Egger Files

A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Happy Summer Solstice

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Today marks midsummer and is the 'longest day' and 'shortest night' of the year. Stonehenge The Big Mini Golf course in Hems...

Minigolf sharks

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We've seen a few different shark obstacles at minigolf courses we've been to on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour over the years. Sh...

The Mini-Golf course at Halwyn in Cornwall is now open

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A new Mini-Golf course has opened in Crantock, Cornwall. There outdoor mini-golf course is as part of the new Halwyn feasting barns, driving...

Summerween Eve (again)!

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Tomorrow is Summerween. Summerween is celebrated annually on the 22nd June.  The quirky event is also on the second to last Friday of the mo...
Friday, June 20, 2025

Dynamite Adventure Golf in Midsomer Norton, Somerset

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A new adventure golf course has opened in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. Dynamite Adventure Golf can be found at the Dragonfly Leisure Centre in...

Handforth Miniature Railway at Meriton Road Park

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A look at the Miniature Railway at Meriton Road Park in Handforth, Cheshire. We first found the miniature railway at Meriton Road Park in Ha...

Jaws is 50

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Jaws was released in the USA on this day in 1975. Playing the Jaws hole at Teezers Retro Golf in Coventry It's one of my all-time favour...

Watermelon Specialists

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As today is Summerween - a day to carve a Jack-o-Melon  - here's a look at one of my all-time favourite niche businesses. Logman Ltd - ...

Today is Summerween!

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Happy Summerween. Summerween is celebrated annually on the second to last Friday of the month of June. The quirky event is also on the 22nd ...
Thursday, June 19, 2025

Blockbuster Golf & Games and Block Party

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A look back at Blockbuster Golf & Games and Block Party venues in the USA. With the news that the first Netflix House location will be h...

Crazy Golf at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke

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Looking back at our visit to the Crazy Golf course at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke. Having a wander round the course at Fenton Manor...
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Summerween Eve

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Tomorrow is Summerween. Summerween is celebrated annually on the second to last Friday of the month of June. The quirky event is also on the...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Mini-Golf at the new Netflix House at the King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia

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There will be a Mini-Golf course at the new Netflix House at the King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia, USA. The first of three planned Netfl...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Gluten Free World in Runcorn

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There's a 100% gluten free bakery in Runcorn, Cheshire. I recently found out there's a 100% gluten free bakery in Runcorn. Brilliant...

Charity Adventure Golf Championship at Folkestone Harbour Adventure Golf

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A Charity Adventure Golf Championship is taking place at Folkestone Harbour Adventure Golf. The Channel Rotary group in Folkestone, Kent is ...
Monday, June 16, 2025

The Secret Garden Adventure Golf course now open in Ware

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The new Adventure Golf course at Van Hage Great Amwell garden centre in Ware, Hertfordshire is now open. The outdoor Adventure Golf course c...

Simply G Free Gluten free shop in Halifax

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There's a gluten free shop at The Piece Hall in Halifax. I've just found out there's a new gluten free shop at The Piece Hall in...
Friday, June 13, 2025

Crazy Golf at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea

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The Crazy Golf course at the Rhos Fynach in Rhos on Sea, Wales is being refurbished. The outdoor Crazy Golf course at the Rhos Fynach pub an...

Happy International Axe Throwing Day

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Today is International Axe Throwing Day aka World Axe Throwing Day. International Axe Throwing Day aka World Axe Throwing Day is observed an...

Happy Friday the 13th!

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How are you celebrating the day? Here's me with Jason Voorhees (from Distant Screams Events ) at the Stockport Alternative Market last O...
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I’m a Champion Miniature Golfer on a tour of the UK’s minigolf and crazy golf courses. Guinness World Record Holder for 'Most miniature golf courses visited'. Coeliac living a gluten free life. Mediocre polymath. Train nerd. Retro gamer. Urban explorer. Always feeling nostalgic about something.
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