Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Crazy Golf at Hopley House in Middlewich, Cheshire

There's a crazy golf course at Hopley House in Middlewich, Cheshire.

Hopley House in Wimboldsley, Middlewich, Cheshire has a crazy golf course.

Hopley House is home to a farm shop, shopping village and more.

Check out the Hopley House website for more information.

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.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Urban exploration - Space Invader street art in Gateshead

A look at some Invader street art in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

NCL_19 is above ground at Gateshead Interchange

Three of the mosaic tile pieces by the French street artist Invader can be found at Gateshead Interchange Tyne and Wear Metro station.

A close up look at Invader NCL_21

These Invaders were created over the border in Gateshead during the Newcastle Invasion.

Invader NCL_21 downstairs in Gateshead Interchange metro station

Invader NCL_20 is deep underground at Gateshead Interchange

Richard Gottfried

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Mini Golf at FTW in Chicago, Illinois, USA

A look at the Mini Golf course at FTW in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Last week I asked "Where in the world was this mini golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?".

Mini Golf at FTW in Chicago, Illinois, USA in March 2019

The answer was the indoor mini golf course at FTW in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

The course was a 6-hole layout themed on the Windy City.

Beacon Park Adventure Golf in Lichfield, Staffordshire

The new Beacon Park Adventure Golf in Lichfield, Staffordshire opens this weekend.

The new outdoor woodland-themed 9-hole Beacon Park Adventure Golf in Lichfield is opening on Saturday 23rd May.

Find out about the Beacon Park Adventure Golf course on the Lichfield Historic Parks website.

This summer will also improvements made to the Pitch & Putt course at Beacon Park.

Richard Gottfried

Guess the Crazy Golf course location...

Where in the world was this crazy golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?

Richard Gottfried

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Hole 13 - Dunny - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing the 'Dunny' hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

Playing Hole 13 of Australian Adventure Golf at Adlington Golf Centre

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

The gigantic course lays claim to the title of being the largest Adventure Golf course in Europe and features 18-holes of outdoor adventure golf that are played over 1500sqm of greens and a 10,000sqm site.

The theming is superb and very immersive, with lots of interactive elements. And the holes, obstacles and very large greens are a very tricky - but still fun - playing area to tackle.

Hole 13 - Dunny - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Refurb of the Adventure Golf course at Hastings Adventure Golf

The Adventure Golf course at Hastings Adventure Golf has had a refresh.

The outdoor 18-hole Adventure Golf course at Hastings Adventure Golf in Hastings, East Sussex has received a refurbishment.

Each of the carpets have been replaced and there have been some other small tweaks and changes to the course.

Find out more on the Hastings Adventure Golf website.

The Hastings Seafront Adventure Golf course was the 41st visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour way back in 2007. We played it after competing in that years World Crazy Golf Championships.

In addition to the Adventure Golf course, the seafront minigolf complex in Hastings has an 18-hole Crazy Golf course and an 18-hole Pirate Golf course.

We've spent a lot of time playing minigolf in Hastings on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and in tournaments over the years. The three courses are always in superb condition and kept fresh and updated.

Richard Gottfried

Minigolf in Tenerife

A look at minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses in Tenerife.

Clockwise from top right: Mini Golf Kapital in Puerto Colón, Mini Golf Santiago in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje

There are quite a few options if you're looking for a place to play miniature golf while in Tenerife.

Mini Golf Kapital in Costa Adeje, Puerto Colón
Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje
Minigolf at Hotel Mediterranean Palace in Playa de las Américas
Minigolf at Las Americas Tennis & Minigolf Club in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Minigolf at Precise Resort in Puerto de la Cruz
Minigolf at the Bahia Principe hotel in Costa Adeje
Minigolf Club in Puerto de la Cruz
Minigolf Santiago in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife Mini Golf in Los Cristianos
VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island in Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Have you played any of the courses in Tenerife? Do you know of any others there, perhaps tucked away in hotels and resorts? Do let us know in the comments.

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Richard Gottfried

VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

A look at VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island in Tenerife.

VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island is home to two outdoor mini golf courses - the Red course and the Yellow course.

Mini Golf Santiago in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

A look at Mini Golf Santiago in Tenerife.

Mini Golf Santiago in Tenerife is home to two outdoor mini golf courses - one 9-hole course and an 18-hole layout.

Las Americas Tennis & Minigolf Club in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Spotting a minigolf sign at Las Americas Tennis & Minigolf Club in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Adventure Golf in Pooley Bridge, near Ullswater in the Lake District

There are plans for a new adventure golf course to be created in Pooley Bridge, near Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria.

Howfoot Leisure Ltd plan to create an 18-hole outdoor adventure golf course along with two padel courts.

Richard Gottfried

Monday, May 18, 2026

Cornhole Golf - a cross-between cornhole and minigolf!

A look at the new game of Cornhole Golf.

I recently found out about a new sport - Cornhole Golf.

Cornhole Golf is a new twist on the games of cornhole and minigolf.

You can currently play Cornhole Golf at Mars-Bethel Golf in Mars, Pennsylvania and at Beaverfork Lake RV Resort in Conway, Arkansas in the USA.

Check out the Cornhole Golf website for more information.

It's always interesting to find out about new twists, takes and versions of minigolf. It'd be brilliant to have a game of Cornhole Golf on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour in the future.

Richard Gottfried

International Museum Day

Today is International Museum Day.

International Museum Day is an international day held annually and is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).

About International Museum Day.

International Museum Day is organised by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and has been held each year since 1977.

The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness about the fact that "Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples."

Find out more on the International Council of Museums (ICOM) website.

The Crazy Golf Museum.

The Crazy Golf Museum is celebrating it's 16th year in 2026. The worldwide archive of miniature golf memories, histories and ephemera opened it's online doors to the world on the 15th July 2010.

Check out the Crazy Golf Museum's website and social media links.

Richard Gottfried

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

A look at Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain.

The Mini Golf Wakanda course on Tenerife in the Canary Islands became the 1,118th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since 2006.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

A view of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Didgeridoo hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 12 - Didgeridoo - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Sydney Opera House hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 9 - Sydney Opera House - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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Boomerang hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Playing hole 7 - Boomerangs - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

The Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre became the 1,117th course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour since September 2006.

Hole 7 - Boomerangs - at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre

Find out more.

Check out the Adlington Golf Centre website for more information on the Australian Adventure Golf course.

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International Coeliac Awareness Day

Today is International Coeliac Awareness Day.

Find out more on the Coeliac UK website.

What is Coeliac Disease?

Coeliac Disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. In Coeliac Disease the immune system mistakes substances found inside gluten as a threat to the body and attacks them. This can trigger a number of painful, horrible, stressful and uncomfortable symptoms.

In the UK it's estimated that 1 in 100 people have the condition.

Living a gluten free life

I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease 18 years ago. And so began my journey into the gluten free world.

Having suffered from a range of symptoms for around ten years I finally received a positive diagnosis of Coeliac Disease following some 'interesting' and in-depth tests and procedures in 2008. It came as a relief to finally have a name for the mysterious cause of my illnesses and ailments, but at the time I was only given a brief summary and told that I'd have to "cut down on bread and beer". It was only later when I met with a Gastroenterologist and a dietitian that I found out that the only treatment for people with Coeliac Disease is a strict, life-long gluten free diet.

While having a life-long condition such as Coeliac Disease can be a pain - and horrible if I 'get glutened' - having the disease has had some positives. I've met great people since my diagnosis and have made some brilliant friends who I've met through Coeliac groups. I've also blogged a lot about living with the condition and the great Free From food & drink I've found since 2008.

For more information on Coeliac Disease visit the NHS Choices and Coeliac UK websites.

Richard Gottfried

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

There's a crazy golf course at Hopley House in Middlewich, Cheshire.

Check out the Hopley House website for more information.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

A look at some Invader street art in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

A look at the Mini Golf course at FTW in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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The new Beacon Park Adventure Golf in Lichfield, Staffordshire opens this weekend.

Where in the world was this crazy golf course visited on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Playing the 'Dunny' hole at the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

Find out more.

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The Adventure Golf course at Hastings Adventure Golf has had a refresh.

Find out more on the Hastings Adventure Golf website.

A look at minigolf, crazy golf and adventure golf courses in Tenerife.

Have you played any of the courses in Tenerife? Do you know of any others there, perhaps tucked away in hotels and resorts? Do let us know in the comments.

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A look at VIVO Mini Golf Treasure Island in Tenerife.

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A look at Mini Golf Santiago in Tenerife.

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Spotting a minigolf sign at Las Americas Tennis & Minigolf Club in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

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There are plans for a new adventure golf course to be created in Pooley Bridge, near Ullswater in the Lake District, Cumbria.

Monday, May 18, 2026

A look at the new game of Cornhole Golf.

Check out the Cornhole Golf website for more information.

Today is International Museum Day.

About International Museum Day.

Find out more on the International Council of Museums (ICOM) website.

The Crazy Golf Museum.

Check out the Crazy Golf Museum's website and social media links.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

A look at Mini Golf Wakanda in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

A view of the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

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Playing hole 12 - Didgeridoo - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

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Playing hole 9 - Sydney Opera House - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

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Playing hole 7 - Boomerangs - on the Australian Adventure Golf course at Adlington Golf Centre in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.

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Today is International Coeliac Awareness Day.

What is Coeliac Disease?

Living a gluten free life

For more information on Coeliac Disease visit the NHS Choices and Coeliac UK websites.

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