In recent years, crazy golf courses really have become a bit of a ‘thing.’ There’s plenty of courses dotted across the capital; up on rooftops, in parks, even in beer gardens! So, without further ado, let’s swing into action (see what I did there?). Here’s our rundown of the best places to find crazy golf in London.
1. Plonk Golf, Hackney and Borough Market
Plonk have set up shop in a couple of spots across London, both offering putt-loads of fun. Over in their Borough Market venue, you can celebrate all things London, as the course includes the legendary likes of a red phone box ramp, a Thames barrier wave, a London Eye loop, and a Tower Bridge roll-down. And in their newly-renovated Hackney venue, you can expect to find a Polynesian-themed paradise. Think volcano canyons, tiki forests, and a deep sea adventure. Sounds pretty darn fun, right?
📍You’ll find Plonk Golf at Borough Market and Hackney. You can find out more and plan your visit here.
2. Swingers, West End
Swingers West End is multi-million pound course, and an absolute joy to putt on. Taking over part of a former department store right off Oxford Circus, the venue offers a luxurious and exciting nine-hole course. You can also expect to find street food from some of London best-loved vendors, and a whole host of cocktails (that can be caddied directly the the hole you’re currently tackling, FYI).
📍You’ll find Swingers at 15 St John Prince’s Street, London, W1G 0AB. Find out more and plan your visit here.
3. Puttshack, White City and Bank
This jazzy operation can be found at the mighty Westfield shopping mall in White City, and nestled right next to Bank Underground station (so good luck finding it). It’s London’s most high-tech crazy golf experience. Magical sensors track every tap and flick of the ball, keeping score, assigning turns, and generally enabling some next-level putting action. The inventive challenges draw on beer pong, trivia quizzes, and other unexpected elements for a truly excellent day of crazy golf.
📍You’ll find Puttshack at White City Westfield, Ariel Way, W12 7HB and at 1 Poultry, Queen Victoria Street, EC2R 8EJ. Find out more and plan your visit here.
4. Junkyard Golf Club, Shoreditch
If you’re looking for crazy golf in Shoreditch, then this is the one to go to. Their first crazy golf course was literally built out of random junk, which has since swelled to a UK-spanning empire (you’ll also find them in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle and Oxford).
Their current set up, which moved in 2020 from Brick Lane to Shoreditch’s Worship Street, delivers no fewer than four nine-hole grungy mini golf courses with lots of UV paint, weird sculptures and even a hall of mirrors, while a bar serves up all your favourite drinks.
📍You’ll find Junkyard Golf Club at 88 Worship Street, Hackney, EC2A 2BE. Find out more and plan your visit here.
5. Pop Golf, Wembley
Pop Golf imagines what would happen if MTV launched a golf club, complete with plenty of neon, retro boomboxes, floating cassette tapes, and headphones, all of which are used to convince you that you’ve strayed into a music video. They’re big on music here; not only are the nine holes themed around music videos, but they’ve also got a world-class sound system – and banging playlists to soundtrack your round.
📍You’ll find Pop Golf at BoxPark, 18 Olympic Way, Wembley, HA9 0JT. Find out more and plan your visit here.
6. Putt In The Park, Various London locations
For a classy outdoor putting experience on a rain-free day, pay a visit to one of four Putt In The Park locations at Battersea Park, Acton Park. Gunnersbury Park or Wandsworth Park. They have clubhouse cafés and, by virtue of their park locations, are the perfect complement to an after-game picnic. You can even take a Google tour of the courses on their website!
📍You’ll find Putt In the Park at various different locations in London. Find out more and plan your visit here.
7. Birdies at Roof East, Stratford
This particular golfing offering is strictly seasonal and found on the roof of Stratford summer playground Roof East. When Summer rolls around, so do the golf-balls – and if you don’t get the victory you desire, you can get revenge with baseball slugging, lawn bowls, and even giant Jenga.
📍You’ll find Birdies at Roof East, 7 & 8 Stratford Multi Storey Car Park, Great Eastern Road, E15 1XE. Find out more and plan your visit here.
8. Dragon Quest Adventure Golf, Croydon
This big, family-friendly crazy golf course in South London offers eighteen holes of mini-golf action, winding around caves and waterfalls. Oh, and dragons! It’s £9.95 for adults, £7.95 for under-16s and £4.95 for under-5s. There are also family tickets – details on their website.
📍You’ll find Dragon Quest Adventure Golf at 175 Long Lane, Croydon, CR0 7TD. Find out more and plan your visit here.
9. Dinosaur Escape, Ruislip
Crazy golf meets Jurassic Park at this dinosaur-infested mini-golf centre in Ruislip, West London. While suspicious growls and chirps emerge from the bushes and giant, carnivorous dinosaurs tower above, you and the family can putt your way through eighteen holes of mini-golf fun.
📍You’ll find Dinosaur Escape at West London Family Golf Centre, Ruislip Road, Northolt, UB5 6QZ. Find out more and plan your visit here.
10. Minigolf by Craig & Karl, Canary Wharf
Another seasonal offering is the captivatingly colourful course that sets up shop over in Canary Wharf for the summer. Mini Golf by Craig & Karl is guaranteed to be the most good-looking golf course you’ve ever seen, featuring playful geometric shapes, bold colours, and striking patterns. It certainly injects a bit of colour into the area. Oh, and it’s completely free to use, too!
📍You’ll find Mini Golf by Craig & Karl at Montgomery Square in Canary Wharf until October 5. Find out more and plan your visit here.
11. Mr. Mulligan’s Dino Golf, Sidcup
Our final entry onto this roundup of the best places for crazy golf in London is really pushing the definition of ‘London’, but hey – we’re going for it! Only for the hardcore golfer, Mr Mulligan’s Dino Golf presents an arguably excessive thirty-six holes of golf to delight and frustrate you and your loved ones. Plus waterfalls, lagoons, and you guessed it – dinosaurs!
📍You’ll find Mr Mulligan’s Dino Golf at the A20 Sidcup By-Pass, BR7 6RP. Find out more and plan your visit here.
So there you have it – a roundup of the best places for crazy golf in London. So, if you’re looking to get competitive and get your game on, then we’re got you covered!
