Minigolf Magazin from Germany

Now in the Crazy Golf Museum - Minigolf Magazin.

Minigolf Magazin

The official magazine of the German Minigolf Federation / Deutsche Minigolfsport Verband.

Christmas Jumper 2021

Christmas is officially underway now I have my first new Christmas jumper of the season.

I got this Aldimania Christmas jumper first thing yesterday morning.

Aldi's Christmas jumper for 2021 - not shown are one of the pairs of Aldimania festive socks I was wearing too. Very warm and toasty

Ecto-1 at The Light cinema in Stockport

It was nice to see Ecto-1 at The Light cinema in Stockport on Saturday evening as part of the promotion for the new Ghostbusters film.

I saw Ecto-1a and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Urmston for Halloween a couple of years ago too.

Blockbusters NQ in Manchester

A new video shop-themed bar is opening in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

A new sight to see on Oldham Street

We were excited to hear that a new video store-themed bar is opening up in the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre.

So we had to go along for a look.

Blockbusters NQ can be found on Oldham Street and according to the signs on the windows it is COMING SOON.

BLOCKBUSTERS NQ - COMING SOON

We're looking forward to checking it out when it opens.

The walls and counter of the bar look brilliant already - we can't wait to see what it'll look like when the installation is completed

Blockbuster Video

We're big fans of video, videos stores, retail history and retro stuff and have been visiting and documenting the last remaining traces of the Blockbuster brand in the UK over the last few years. We've seen a number of the brand's shopfronts, signs and QuikDrop boxes. As well as some other video shops.

The first of the old Blockbuster locations we found was also in Manchester, just up the road from us at Fallowfield Retail Park.

Speakeasies

Blockbusters NQ looks like a cool and nostalgic speakeasy and while we were taking a look at the store the signs were getting some interest from passers-by.

It'll be a fun new speakeasy for us to visit when it opens.

It'll be great to see what the full signage will look like

Find out more

Give the Blockbusters NQ Instagram account a follow for more information on the bar.

A Father Christmas wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man in Dereham

Spotting a festive wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man in Dereham, Norfolk.

While having a wander around Dereham on Saturday we spotted this Father Christmas wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man outside QD!

A Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Santa Claus at QD in Dereham

It's only the second Santa Airdancer we've seen on our travels.

The first Father Christmas Windy Man I spotted was in Cheadle Heath back in 2016.

We looked in the store and online but couldn't find one of the Father Christmas Airdancers for sale.

The last wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man of any description we saw was before the coronavirus pandemic on a trip to Ashton-under-Lyne where we spotted a wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man advertising Albion Mill Carpets.

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.

Cream Me Up Scotty

We spotted Cream Me Up Scotty in Downham Market, Norfolk.

Cream Me Up Scotty in Downham Market

Cream Me Up Scotty in Downham Market

Art Deco - The Regent Bingo Hall in Spalding

A look at The Regent Bingo Hall in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

It opened as the Savoy Cinema in 1937, but closed in 1970. It then operated as the Regent Bingo Club until a fire in May 2021.

Crazy Golf at the Brighton Christmas Festival

There will be a Crazy Golf pop-up at the Brighton Christmas Festival.

Globetrotters Crazy Golf will be set-up at the Brighton Christmas Festival in Victoria Gardens.

Check out the Brighton Christmas Festival and Globetrotters websites for more information.

It's always interesting finding out about new minigolf courses and Christmas pop-ups.

Globetrotters Bar & Golf

Looking on the Globetrotters Bar & Golf website the 9-hole pop-up course at the Christmas Festival is the first event from the business and there are plans for a permanent venue in Brighton in 2022.

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

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.

We played the Crazier Golf course at the Boom: Battle Bar in Norwich earlier this year.

The Crazier Golf course at Boom: Battle Bar in Norwich

There are plans for lots of new Boom: Battle Bar indoor entertainment venues to open in the coming months.

Boom: Battle Bar

Miniature Golf 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.

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.

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Park in Bracknell

A look at the Crazy Golf course at Jocks Lane Park in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Our friend and minigolf rival sent over these photos of the Crazy Golf course at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground in Bracknell, Berkshire from his recent visit.

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

Crazy Golf at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground

We played the Jocks Lane Park Crazy Golf course back in July 2011. It was the 254th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Back then it was an 18-hole layout, with half of the holes being a Swedish Felt B-Run type and the other half being farm-themed.

It's still an 18-hole course, however the 9 Swedish Felt holes have been replaced by 9 others.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell

A look at the Polar and Jungle courses at Bear Mountain Adventure Golf at GolfPlex in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

A big thank you to our friend and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending over these photos from his visit to the new Bear Mountain Adventure Golf courses at the GolfPlex entertainment centre in Bracknell.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

The polar and jungle layouts opened this year, with a desert-themed third course opening in Spring 2022.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

Visit the GolfPlex website for more information.

Bear Mountain Adventure Golf

They are three more courses to visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.

Revo Mini Golf in Weston-super-Mare

A look at the new Revo Glo Golf course in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Many thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Matt Dodd for sending us these snaps from his trip to play Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare last month.

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

Check out the Revo Glo Golf Facebook Page for more information.

Revo Glo Golf in Weston-super-Mare

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

50 days until Christmas

Playing the Christmas-themed hole at Teezers Crazy Golf course in Coventry on Easter Sunday in 2019

Grass Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley

We visited the grass Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley, West Yorkshire last week.

The Mini Golf Putting Course at Northcliffe Park in Shipley

It became the 975th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

 

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

A look at the Adventure Mini Golf course at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

A BIG thanks to our friend and minigolf rival Jam Trubridge for sending us some photos from his visit to the new Adventure Mini Golf course at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent.

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

He didn't have time to play it this time as he was there for a trip to Waterworld with his family.

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf at Waterworld in Stoke-On-Trent

Adventure Mini Golf in Stoke is home to two 18-hole adventure golf courses. It's the sister-course of Adventure Island Mini Golf at Star City in Birmingham - a course we've played a lot of tournaments at over the years.

We've been to Stoke a few times, but not since the new Adventure Mini Golf course opened. We'll swing by on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Check out the Adventure Mini Golf website for more information.

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool has closed

We were sad to hear that the indoor Graffiti Golf course on the promenade in Blackpool closed its doors on the 31st October.

Graffiti Golf in Blackpool in May 2021

We played the course in its original incarnation as Golden Isle Indoor Adventure Golf in September 2009, visited during its time as Merlin Pirate Adventure Mini Golf and then played the course in its final version of Pirate Graffiti Golf in August 2018.

Graffiti Pirate indoor UV glow-in-the-dark Crazy Golf!

We often visit Blackpool and the Graffiti Golf course was always busy with lots of people playing there.

Visit the Graffiti Golf website and Facebook Page for more information.