A blog about our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour. With a sprinkling of nostalgia and urban exploration for good measure.
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
New Crazy Golf course planned for Canvey Island
Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf in Knowle West, Bristol
Playing the Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf Club's new Crazy Golf course in Knowle West, Bristol.
This was my favourite hole - the obstacle at the top of the ramp hid a sneaky surprise! |
I managed to score a hole-in-one taking the direct route across the beachy 'bridge' |
I had the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially launch the course! |
Blockbuster Video Express in Filton, Bristol
Finding a ghost sign at the former Blockbuster Video Express in Filton, Bristol.
The former video shop is now a vets |
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Ashton, Bristol
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Billingham, Teesside
- Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester
- Chester, Cheshire
- Chorley, Lancashire
- Colne, Lancashire
- Fallowfield, Manchester
- Felixstowe, Suffolk
- Great Moor, Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Leigh, Greater Manchester
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Marple, Greater Manchester
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Prescot, Lancashire
- Shanklin, Isle of Wight
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Telford, Shropshire
- Wythenshawe, Manchester
Monday, July 05, 2021
Toys R Us in Milton Keynes
A look at the old Toys R Us store at The Leisure Plaza in Milton Keynes.
We took a look at the former Toys R Us store at The Leisure Plaza in Milton Keynes while on our way back from a trip to Luton last month.
There is still a lot of visible signage at the old store, including a nice sign in the car park. It's always interesting to see the variety of branding employed by Toys R Us over the years.
I worked in the Gipsy Lane Toys R Us store in Luton, Bedfordshire back in the year 2000.
Check out my blog posts below about other former Toys R Us stores:
- Brighton Hill Retail Park in Basingstoke
- Central Retail Park in Manchester
- Deepdale shopping centre in Preston
- Enfield Retail Park in Enfield
- Festival retail park in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
- Gemini Retail Park in Warrington
- Interchange Retail Park at Copdock Mill, Ipswich
- Riverside Retail Park in Nottingham
- St James Retail Park in Northampton
- Teesside Retail Park in Stockton-on-Tees
- Western Esplanade in Southampton
- Wyvern Retail Park in Derby
Free Crazy Golf in Dorchester, Dorset
A free to play pop-up crazy golf course will be set up in Dorchester's Brewery Square on Saturday 17th July.
Blockbuster Video in Ashton, Bristol
A look at a former Blockbuster Video store in Bristol.
The former video shop is now a gym |
You can still make out the outline of the QuikDrop box at this location |
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Billingham, Teesside
- Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester
- Chester, Cheshire
- Chorley, Lancashire
- Colne, Lancashire
- Fallowfield, Manchester
- Felixstowe, Suffolk
- Filton, Bristol
- Great Moor, Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Leigh, Greater Manchester
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Marple, Greater Manchester
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Prescot, Lancashire
- Shanklin, Isle of Wight
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Telford, Shropshire
- Wythenshawe, Manchester
New Plonk Golf course at Camden Market
A new Plonk Golf indoor minigolf course is now open at Camden Market.
Check out the Plonk Golf website for more information.
Plonk Golf in Shoreditch in 2019 |
New Crazy Golf course now open in Weston-super-Mare
A new indoor glow-in-the-dark crazy golf course has opened in Weston-super-Mare.
Visit the Revo Facebook Page for more information.
New Crazy Golf course installation in Greenwich, London
A new Crazy Golf course has opened in Greenwich.
Saturday, July 03, 2021
Toys R Us in Northampton
A look at the old Toys R Us store at St James Retail Park in Northampton.
I called in for a look at the former Toys R Us store at St James Retail Park in Northampton while en route to Luton last month.
There is still a lot of visible signage at the old store.
I worked in the Gipsy Lane Toys R Us store in Luton, Bedfordshire back in the year 2000.
Check out my blog posts below about other former Toys R Us stores:
- Brighton Hill Retail Park in Basingstoke
- Central Retail Park in Manchester
- Deepdale shopping centre in Preston
- Enfield Retail Park in Enfield
- Festival retail park in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
- Gemini Retail Park in Warrington
- Interchange Retail Park at Copdock Mill, Ipswich
- The Leisure Plaza in Milton Keynes
- Riverside Retail Park in Nottingham
- Teesside Retail Park in Stockton-on-Tees
- The Leisure Plaza in Milton Keynes
- Western Esplanade in Southampton
- Wyvern Retail Park in Derby
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Blockbuster Video Express in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Finding a ghost sign at the former Blockbuster Video Express store in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
The former video shop is now a charity shop |
The outline of the old QuikDrop box is still there |
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Barnsley, South Yorkshire
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Billingham, Teesside
- Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester
- Chester, Cheshire
- Chorley, Lancashire
- Colne, Lancashire
- Fallowfield, Manchester
- Felixstowe, Suffolk
- Filton, Bristol
- Great Moor, Stockport, Greater Manchester
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Leigh, Greater Manchester
- Luton, Bedfordshire
- Marple, Greater Manchester
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire
- Oldham, Greater Manchester
- Prescot, Lancashire
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Telford, Shropshire
- Wythenshawe, Manchester
Treasure Island Adventure Golf in Southsea
A revisit to Treasure Island Adventure Golf in Southsea, Hampshire.
Some of the Covid-19 signage at the course |
Times have certainly changed in the last 15 years! |
A closer look at some of the Covid-19 signage and measures in place at the course |
Check out the Treasure Island Adventure Golf website for more information on the two 9-hole courses, opening times and prices.
A Happy Shopper at The Hart of the Triangle
Finding a Happy Shopper shop in Fallowfield, Manchester.
The Hart of the Triangle - formerly Happy Shopper Supermarket |
The window decals are still there, although this one is temporarily covered by some posters |
Checking online there were a few years when the Happy Shopper decals were covered up completely so it's nice to see it was still intact underneath |
Jurassic Golf at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park in Reedham, Norfolk
A visit to the Jurassic Golf at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park in Norfolk.
Check out the Pettitts Animal Adventure Park website for more information.
National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog Day
July is National Hot Dog Month.
Some of the Hot Dog mascots we've seen on our travels |
Find out more about hot dogs in general, National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog Day on the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council website.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Competitions at Aces Minigolf Gloucester
Two tournaments to tee-off at Aces Minigolf Gloucester.
Check out the Aces Minigolf Gloucester Facebook Page for more information.
The Happy Shopper in Hitchin
I've been on the lookout for other classic Happy Shopper shops since spotting the Happy Shopper in Preston last year.
A happy shopper at a Happy Shopper |