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Liverpool: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes
Liverpool’s Junkyard Golf Club turns mini golf into a loud, comic obstacle course filled with creepy clowns, pirate pigs, grizzly bears, and toxic volcanoes. You are not here for quiet concentration. You are here to putt through a smashed-up world of junk, jokes, music, and cocktails.
I like the choice of four very different courses, since you can pick a theme that suits your group. I also like the flexible arrival time on your chosen date, which makes this easy to fit around a day in Liverpool. The main drawback is condition: worn carpets can make some putts less predictable.
Key Points
- Four courses with distinct themes: Pick from Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, or 90s Garage Scrapyard.
- Choose your length: A 9-hole ticket covers one course, while an 18-hole ticket covers two.
- Wild visual details: Expect a carousel of fear, cage-fighting bears, pirate pigs, and a smashed-up Mini.
- City-centre setting: Go directly to Junkyard Golf Club in central Liverpool and redeem your voucher at the venue.
- Drinks are close at hand: Bars are scattered around the club, though food and drinks cost extra.
- Important age rule: Under-18s may enter Sunday through Thursday before 7:00 PM with an adult aged 18 or over.
What Junkyard Golf Liverpool Is Really Like

Forget the tidy, pastel mini-golf course you might find at a family attraction. Junkyard Golf is built around theatrical clutter, black humour, loud music, and a bar atmosphere. The holes are less about perfect putting than about getting through a strange little scene without losing your ball, your score, or your head.
I would treat this as a social night out with golf attached. The club suits groups of friends, couples, birthday parties, and anyone who likes unusual photo settings. It is also a useful rainy-day option in Liverpool, since the activity takes place indoors and does not depend on good weather.
The central location matters. You do not need to organize a separate excursion outside the city. Go to the club, redeem your voucher, collect your scorecard, club, and ball, then choose your course. The ticket gives you a clear activity, but the bars and music make the venue feel more like an entertainment stop than a simple nine-hole game.
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Picking Between 9 and 18 Holes

The 9-hole option gives you access to one course. At $14 per person, that is a reasonable price if you want a short, playful activity between meals, shopping, or evening plans. It is also the safer choice if your group has mixed enthusiasm for mini golf.
The 18-hole ticket covers two courses. I think this is the better value if you already know your group enjoys silly themes and competitive putting. You get more variety, and switching from one course to another keeps the experience from becoming repetitive.
The practical difference is simple:
- 9 holes: Choose one of the four courses.
- 18 holes: Choose two of the four courses.
- Both options: Include the course entry, scorecard, golf club, and ball.
- Extra cost: Food and drinks are bought separately.
You can go at any time during opening hours on the date you select. Since the supplied information does not give a fixed playing time, check the available hours before booking and allow room in your plans for the venue’s operating schedule.
Four Courses, Four Different Kinds of Strange

The strongest part of the experience is the course selection. Each name points toward a different mood, so choosing well can make the night more enjoyable.
Basement Horror Rave
Basement Horror Rave is the darkest and most chaotic option. The theme combines horror imagery with a party setting, so you should expect a course designed to feel unsettling, noisy, and deliberately over the top.
The warning about losing your head fits the tone. I would choose this course if your group enjoys creepy jokes and theatrical scares rather than a polished or traditional golf setting. It may not suit young children or anyone who dislikes horror themes, even though the actual activity remains mini golf.
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Circus FEAR-ground
Circus FEAR-ground gives the classic circus theme a nasty turn. The course includes murderous creepy clowns and a carousel of fear, making it the obvious pick for anyone who likes clown horror and twisted fairground imagery.
This course has a clear visual identity. You are not simply putting from one artificial green to the next. You are moving through a series of themed obstacles that give each hole a story and a punchline. If your group likes taking photos or reacting to strange decorations, this should be high on your list.
Polluted Paradise
Polluted Paradise plays with the idea of a damaged tropical world. Its obstacles include cage-fighting grizzly bears and toxic volcanoes, so the course sounds less like a peaceful holiday and more like a cartoon disaster zone.
I like this choice for groups that want the oddest possible setting without focusing mainly on horror. The theme allows for broad, silly humour, and the junkyard design gives the course its character. The name also suggests that the course is built around visual gags, not serious sporting challenge.
90s Garage Scrapyard
The 90s Garage Scrapyard course leans into old cars, garage clutter, and retro references. One of its headline features is a slide off the roof of a smashed-up Mini, through a 90s garage.
That detail tells you what to expect: physical set pieces, junkyard decoration, and a course that turns everyday objects into golf obstacles. Choose it if the car-and-garage theme appeals more than clowns or horror. It may also be the easiest course to recommend to a mixed group, since the concept does not depend as heavily on scary imagery.
The Golf Is Fun, But It Is Not Serious Sport

Junkyard Golf still gives you the familiar ingredients: club, ball, scorecard, and a series of holes. You can keep score, compete with friends, and argue over whether a tricky shot was skill or luck.
The course design changes the focus. Obstacles, slopes, surfaces, and set pieces matter as much as your putting technique. That makes the activity accessible to people who rarely play golf, but it can frustrate anyone expecting smooth greens and consistent conditions.
One practical issue deserves attention. Worn carpets have made some putts less reliable, with uneven surfaces affecting how the ball rolls. I would not book this for a serious test of putting ability. Book it for the setting, jokes, music, and group atmosphere, with the score treated as part of the fun rather than a precise measure of skill.
That balance is important when deciding if the price feels fair. You are paying for an entertainment experience with themed scenery, not a pristine sporting facility. At $14 for 9 holes, the cost is modest for a central Liverpool activity. The 18-hole choice offers more value if you want two distinct themes, but drinks will add to the bill.
Music, Bars, and the Social Side
The club combines mini golf with pumped-up music and drinks. Bars are placed around the venue, so you do not need to leave the activity every time you want a cocktail.
That setup makes the experience work well for an evening gathering. One person can focus on the score while another orders a drink, and the atmosphere keeps the event moving between holes. It also means this is not the best choice if you want a quiet game where every shot gets careful attention.
Food and drinks are not included. Set your budget accordingly, especially if you select 18 holes and plan to stay for cocktails afterward. The venue is cashless, so bring a debit or credit card rather than cash. All major debit and credit cards are accepted.
The music and bar service are part of the appeal, but they can also be a consideration. If you prefer calm conversation, the club may feel too loud. If your group wants a lively setting with plenty happening around the course, the same feature will work in your favor.
When to Go and Who Can Enter

You have flexible entry during opening hours on your selected date, rather than one fixed arrival time stated for the booking. That is useful when you are building a day around Liverpool’s museums, shops, restaurants, or other plans.
Age rules are strict enough to affect your choice of date and time. Under-18s are allowed Sunday through Thursday before 7:00 PM, provided they are accompanied by someone aged 18 or older. The last golf slot for under-18 access is at 6:00 PM. Under-18s are not permitted in the venue at any time on Friday or Saturday.
The club operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you look under 25, expect to show a physical ID at entry. A digital image may not be enough, so carry an accepted physical identification document.
I would recommend this activity most strongly for adults and older teens who enjoy dark comedy, pop-culture references, strange props, and a party setting. Families can consider it on the permitted Sunday through Thursday times, but the horror and creepy-clown themes may not suit every child.
How the Visit Works at the Door
The meeting point is the Junkyard Golf Club itself in Liverpool city centre. There is no separate tour transport or meeting point to find. Go directly to the venue and redeem your voucher for entry.
Once inside, you choose your course. A 9-hole ticket gives you one course, while an 18-hole ticket lets you select two. The available themes are Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, and 90s Garage Scrapyard.
Your ticket includes the basic equipment needed to play:
- Golf club
- Golf ball
- Scorecard
- Entry to the selected course or courses
The host or greeter speaks English. You do not need to bring specialist equipment, and the format is simple enough for a group to start without a long briefing. The main decision is which themes fit your group best.
Is the $14 Price Good Value?
For $14 per person, the 9-hole ticket offers a fairly low-cost way to add something playful to a Liverpool city day. You get a themed venue, equipment, and a structured activity without committing to a full evening.
The value depends on your expectations. If you want clean, well-maintained putting surfaces, you may notice the worn carpets and feel the price is less appealing. If you care more about the comic scenery, unusual obstacles, and social setting, the cost is easier to justify.
The 18-hole ticket should appeal to anyone making Junkyard Golf the main event. Two courses give you more time in the venue and let you compare two themes. Still, remember that cocktails, other drinks, and food are extra, so the final spend can rise beyond the ticket price.
The flexible cancellation policy adds useful protection. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. That is helpful if your Liverpool plans are still changing.
What I Like Most, and What I Would Improve
I like the imagination in the course concepts. Murderous clowns, a carousel of fear, a toxic volcano, pirate pigs, and a slide through a 90s garage give the activity a stronger identity than ordinary mini golf.
I also like the clear choice between one and two courses. You can keep the visit short or make it a larger part of your day. The club’s central Liverpool setting and flexible arrival window make the planning easy.
The main weakness is course upkeep. Old, worn carpets can affect the ball’s path, which takes away some satisfaction from a well-judged shot. That issue does not ruin the jokes or atmosphere, but it matters if your group is competitive.
The overall rating is 4.6 from 88 ratings, and the strongest praise focuses on the fun, the clever course design, and the many puns. I would place most weight on those strengths, while keeping the carpet condition in mind before booking.
Should You Book Junkyard Golf Liverpool?
Book it if you want a funny, offbeat group activity in central Liverpool and like the idea of combining mini golf with loud music and cocktails. The 18-hole option makes sense for a full evening, while 9 holes works well as a shorter stop.
Choose your course carefully. Circus FEAR-ground suits clown-horror fans, Basement Horror Rave is the darkest pick, Polluted Paradise brings bears and toxic volcanoes, and 90s Garage Scrapyard offers the smashed-up car theme.
I would skip it if you want quiet surroundings, smooth putting surfaces, or a serious golf challenge. For everyone else, especially groups that value atmosphere and strange visual details over perfect course maintenance, the $14 entry is a sensible Liverpool night-out option.
FAQ
Where is Junkyard Golf Club Liverpool located?
It is located in Liverpool city centre in Merseyside. Go directly to Junkyard Golf Club to redeem your voucher.
How many holes can I play?
You can choose a 9-hole or 18-hole ticket. The 9-hole ticket covers one course, while the 18-hole ticket covers two courses.
Which courses can I choose from?
The four options are Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, and 90s Garage Scrapyard.
What is included with the ticket?
Your ticket includes entry for the selected 9 or 18 holes, a choice of course, a scorecard, a golf club, and a golf ball.
Are food and drinks included?
No. Food and drinks are available to buy at the venue, and bars are located around the club.
Can under-18s enter Junkyard Golf Club?
Under-18s may enter Sunday through Thursday before 7:00 PM when accompanied by someone aged 18 or older. The last golf slot for under-18 access is at 6:00 PM. Under-18s cannot enter on Friday or Saturday.
What identification do I need?
The venue operates a Challenge 25 policy and requires physical identification. The venue is cashless, but all major debit and credit cards are accepted.
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