However tricky the course, few activities test the skill of adults and children alike more than mini golf. So, whether you play off scratch or your handicap’s too embarrassing to tell, come along with CrossCountry to explore the best crazy golf courses in the UK.
Pirate’s Bay Golf, Devon
Located in Paignton, Devon, Pirate’s Bay is a treasure of a golf course. You and your swashbuckling crew will have to traverse large pools of water, shipwrecks, and palm trees if you want to reach the end of each hole. It’s a huge amount of fun, is set right next to the stunning Devonshire coastline, and is undoubtedly one of the best outdoor crazy golf courses in the UK.
The course is located just six minutes walking distance from Paignton station, leading you along classic seaside streets, with plenty of chippies, souvenir shops, and ice cream parlours to enjoy.
Portal Mini Golf, Edinburgh
Crazy golf generally takes adults back to a simpler time, when their only worry was a hole-in-one by the beach. Portal Mini Golf in Edinburgh takes this literally, as you time travel through skateparks, pubs, and even retro arcade games. It’s a dizzying experience that proves that the game of golf can indeed be crazy.
The venue also has fresh stone-baked pizzas to enjoy between rounds and ten pin-bowling, making it an easy place to spend the day with family and friends or host a party. From Edinburgh Waverley, you can catch a bus and be there in roughly thirty minutes.
Congo Falls Adventure Golf, Bristol
Bristol may have more famous bridges than that of Congo Falls Adventure Golf, but few evoke the same levels of excitement. This outdoor mini golf course is eighteen holes of pure fun and thrills, with wobbly wooden bridges, waterfalls, and rapid rivers that need traversing. Visit on a sunny day when the water glistens and palm trees sway and you could be anywhere else in the world.
Congo Falls is suitable for all ages and has paths suitable for both wheelchairs and pushchairs, making it a great accessible day out. To reach the course from Bristol Temple Meads, catch a bus to Brislington Park and Ride and it's a seventeen minute walk from there.
Treetop Adventure Golf, Cardiff
Kids love treehouses, and Treetop Adventure Golf knows it. This Cardiff based establishment features eighteen holes of towering trees, mystic rivers, and even virtual thunderstorms. It’s a rainforest adventure for the family, but don’t think it’s easy pickings; variable ‘weather’ conditions and 20ft obstacles make it one of the most difficult crazy golf courses in the UK.
Treetop Golf also has locations in Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, and Newcastle, making it an ideal day trip for families all over the UK. To reach Cardiff's Treetop Golf from Cardiff Central, head through St Davids Shopping Centre, where you'll also find plenty of family-friendly restaurants and high street stores.
Jurassic Parrr, Glasgow
If there’s one thing kids love more than mini golf, it’s dinosaurs. Jurassic Parrr in Glasgow manages to combine both, with an eighteen hole course surrounded by giant beasts and ancient fossils. The layout is clever and challenging, testing golfers’ patience whatever their skillset. Those looking for an additional challenge can also find a huge 72-bay driving range nearby.
During the summer months, the terrace overlooking the Adventure Golf course opens up, giving you a perfect spot to relax with a snack while watching other golfers take on the dino-themed challenges below.
Junkyard Golf Club, Manchester
It's so popular that it’s spread its way across the country. Manchester’s Junkyard Golf Club is one of the finest indoor mini golf courses in the UK. It’s as crazy as golf can get, with an eclectic range of themes and obstacles. Most visit for the experience, though, with drinks and food that can match any bar or restaurant in Manchester.
The Craziest Golf Course features three wild themes: Bozo, Pablo, and Gary. Bozo plunges players into a fever dream of creepy clowns and dystopian fairground rides, perfect for a Halloween adventure. Pablo transports you to a bizarre mutant island, filled with bubbling toxic volcanoes, pirate pigs, and even grizzly bears. Finally, Gary takes you back in time to a retro scrapyard, where UV artwork and glittering disco balls create a unique party vibe.
Golf Fang, Sheffield
Golf Fang in Sheffield is eighteen holes of, what can only be described as, a pure fever dream. Each room is covered floor to ceiling in kaleidoscopic street art and filled with unconventional obstacles and iconic hip hop music. It's the perfect spot for a fun first date or a day trip with friends.
To get to Golf Fang from Sheffield station, you can walk the eighteen minutes through the city or catch a bus to Brammall Lane, which will get you there in thirteen minutes.
If you’re planning a crazy golf experience, don’t forget to book Advance rail tickets via our website or the CrossCountry app. Before you travel, make sure to check scheduled train times to find the best journey for you. If you need more information, you can contact us here.
Written by Julia