Sport abroad · MINI GOLF AND ADVENTURE GOLF
Neon-lit crazy golf in a city basement and family courses by the sea. These 13 are priced per player, with a note on nine holes or eighteen.
Play 9 or 18 holes at Manchester’s Junkyard Golf Club, choosing from three warped courses linked to Bozo, Pablo, and Gary. Expect creepy clowns, a fear-filled carousel, a smashed Mini, toxic volcanoes, pirate pigs, and bars serving cocktails. Redeem your voucher at the caddy shack on First Street, just off Deansgate.
“Well organised, straight in, really fun holes and obstacles”
Head to Junkyard Golf Club Liverpool for 9 or 18 holes across four offbeat courses: Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, or 90s Garage Scrapyard. Choose one course with a 9-hole ticket or two with an 18-hole ticket, then enjoy bars, cocktails, and loud music in a playful city-centre setting.
“Great activity, well thought out courses with plenty of puns. Well worth it.”
You’ll play Asia’s first 18-hole footgolf course in a shaded coconut plantation and botanical garden near Big Buddha. A private hotel transfer, footballs, sports shoes if needed, scorecard, drink, coconut snack, souvenir, and podium photo are included. It suits mixed groups well, even if football is not your thing.
“This was absolutely amazing, one of our favourite Samui experiences so far. Everything about this experience was brilliant, we had the best time and enjoyed playing football golf in the beautiful botanical gardens. The staff were incredible and made it even more enjoyable.”
At Camden’s Junkyard Golf Club, choose 9 holes on one themed course or 18 holes across two. Putt through creepy clowns, smashed cars, horror-rave props, grizzly bears, and crashed planes. The venue sits beside Camden Lock, accepts card payments only, and allows under-18s before 7 PM with physical ID.
“The atmosphere was fab, the cocktails were fun and fitted with the theme.”
At Newcastle’s Junkyard Golf Club, choose 9 or 18 holes across four themed courses: Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, and 90s Garage Scrapyard. Pick a twisted character route with Dirk, Bozo, Pablo, or Gary, then play among wrecked cars, creepy clowns, pirate pigs, and toxic volcanoes. Cocktails and music keep the mood lively.
“A good laugh and a new experience for both of us.”
You get one round of 18-hole mini-golf at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in Orlando. Expect a playful pirate setting with sunken ships, waterfalls, dungeons, tropical plants, and a skeleton firing cannon shots from a raft. It is a self-guided outing for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys a little friendly competition.
At Junkyard Golf Club Leeds, choose 9 or 18 holes and tackle courses named Dirk, Bozo, Pablo, and Gary. Expect creepy clowns, grizzly bears, toxic volcanoes, pirate pigs, a smashed-up Mini, and a Basement Horror Rave. Drinks, music, scorecards, clubs, and balls are all part of the lively city-centre setup.
“Good fun, I took my girlfriend and luckily it wasn’t busy so we had several goes on the course. There is lots of photo opportunities”
Choose 9 holes on one course or 18 holes across two at Junkyard Golf Club Shoreditch. Expect warped sets, loud music, cocktails, and four themes: Basement Horror, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, and 90s Garage Scrapyard. Bring physical ID for the Challenge 25 entry check.
At Mazemania in Prague, you play unlimited rounds across 18 imaginative holes built around a chessboard, bowling alley, pool table, living room, sports field, and garden pond. Czech and English support is available, with seating for more than 35 people, board games, and a fully equipped bar. Food and drinks cost extra.
“This was the absolute best minigolf experience! We’ll be back tomorrow before our flight! haha”
At Lake Taupō’s Hole in One Challenge, you get a bucket of balls, clubs, and three chances to hit a 102-metre floating pontoon. Try the traditional golf shot or use the Ball Blaster, a golf ball gun. The activity runs from 9am to 5pm, weather permitting, and is suitable for small groups.
Pick up a club, balls, bag, and map at the Fribourg Tourism Office, then follow an 18-hole urban golf course through the medieval old town and cathedral area. The 8-kilometer route takes about 4.5 hours, but you can shorten it or play only selected holes. The optional Fribourg Tourisme AR app adds city information as you go.
Play 18 holes of family-friendly mini golf at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Your $16 pass includes a putter, ball, and score sheet, with bridges, boulders, and color-themed holes. You can play at your own pace, and the nearby SkyWheel Observation Wheel is available for an extra fee. The pass remains valid for 60 days.
At Mall of America, you’ll play 18 indoor holes through a playful old-time North Woods setting. Look for life-size moose and horses, plus cartoon-style scenes with a logging truck, steam train, and bi-plane. The one-hour course costs $11 per person, includes a putter and ball, and is fully accessible. English-speaking staff are available.
A ground to walk, a fight to watch, a game to sit through.
