A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Covid-19 signage at Fairhaven Adventure Golf in Lytham St Annes
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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.
Crazy Golf at Marine Gardens in Fleetwood
A look at the Crazy Golf course at Marine Gardens in Fleetwood.
We had a walk round the 18-hole Crazy Golf course at Marine Gardens in Fleetwood on our recent return trip to the seaside town.
We first visited the layout on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2012.
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The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF, 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.
Tommy Chip Cone says "Stay safe."
I spotted this pandemic-themed sign on a chip cone mascot at Tommy's fish & chip shop in Middleton, Rochdale earlier this week.
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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.
Mini Golf at Puttstars in Rochdale
Playing Puttstars Mini Golf at Rochdale Riverside.
We played our first games of indoor minigolf since last August when we swung by Puttstars Mini Golf at Rochdale Riverside yesterday evening.
We played two of the three 9-hole courses at the venue, with Pinball becoming the 545th course we've played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and the Zig Zag layout number 546 since 2006.
The scoring system differs to other minigolf courses and your strokes add up to points - with bonus points given depending on whether you play a 'joker' during your round. I won on one course and Emily got the win on the other. There are no paper scorecards, print outs or results sent to you after your round so you better be quick and take a photo of the screen at the end of your game!
Visit the Puttstars website for more information, opening times and prices.
We've now been to a total of 958 miniature golf courses on our travels. When our adventures began in 2006 there were around 600 courses in the UK, with just two of those indoors. There are now more than 1,000 courses in total and more than 100 of those are indoor locations, with more new courses opening all the time.
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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.
Springfield Park Model Railway in Rochdale
A visit to the Springfield Park Model Railway in Rochdale.
We're big fans of miniature railways but until very recently never knew there was one at Springfield Park in Rochdale!
Visit the Rochdale Society of Model & Experimental Engineers (RSMEE) website for more information and running times of the railway.
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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.
Adventure Golf advertising
We spotted this advert for the Dino Islands Adventure Golf course at Sandham Gardens in Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight at the Red Funnel Ferry Terminal in Southampton.
We're yet to play the Dino Islands Adventure Golf course at Sandham Gardens on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour, but did play the course that was on the same spot before it.
Visit the Dino Islands Adventure Golf website for more information.
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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, June 02, 2021
Pitch & Putt at Marine Gardens in Fleetwood
A look at the Pitch & Putt miniature golf course at Marine Gardens in Fleetwood.
We took a look at the Pitch & Putt course at Marine Gardens on our recent trip to the seaside town.
There also used to be a Crazy Golf course a stone's throw away at Marine Hall Gardens. We played that course in 2009. Sadly it was removed in 2012.
Marine Hall Gardens in Fleetwood |
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Location:
The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF, 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.
Harry Hot Dog at Blackpool Fish Factory
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67 71Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5AA, 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.
Let's Talk Leisure with Briq Bookings
Let's Talk Leisure with Marketing Consultant Richard Gottfried.
I was recently interviewed by Steven Helder from Briq Bookings for their Let's Talk Leisure series with people in the world of leisure and entertainment.
Check out the discussion at Let's Talk Leisure with Marketing Consultant Richard Gottfried.
You can find out more about how Briq Bookings are helping leisure and entertainment businesses improve the online booking journey for their customers on the Briq Bookings website.
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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.
Pac-Man at Southampton Inside/Out
We spotted Pac-Man and a blue ghost while walking around Southampton last month!
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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.
Only Foods and Sauces in Southampton
I've spotted a few different homages to Only Fools and Horses on my travels over the years - the latest being Only Foods and Sauces in Swaythling, Southampton.
Check out the Only Foods and Sauces Facebook Page for more information.
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Swaythling, Southampton SO16, 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.
East Park Mini Golf course in Southampton, Hampshire
A visit to the East Park Mini Golf course in Southampton, Hampshire.
We were recently down in Southampton and while there swung by the East Park Mini Golf course.
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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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