Whether it’s a first date, a day out with mates or something to keep the entire family entertained, there’s nothing quite like a game of mini or crazy golf, and Manchester is home to some of the best. With themes of dinosaurs and ancient worlds, to circuses, fairgrounds and all things strange, here’s our guide to the best places in and around Manchester to play crazy and mini golf, keeping you entertained for hours on end − and thrashing even your closest friends and family in a bit of healthy competition.
Where to play crazy & mini golf in Manchester City Centre
1. Junkyard Golf
Probably the most well-known crazy and mini golf spot in Manchester, Junkyard Golf stands proud in its iconic shard-like glass structure on First Street, right by the railway line that comes into Deansgate Station.
Junkyard describes itself as “the craziest golf club in the world“, boasting three mashed-up 9-hole courses that will take you on a twisted journey, helped along by a stunning selection of cocktails that’ll make you feel more like you’re in a nightclub than a golf club. Choose from Bozo (circus and fairground), Pablo (polluted paradise) or Gary (90s garage scrapyard) for your course theme, and absolutely smash the competition − loser buys drinks!
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💷 Price: £9.50 − £16.50 per person − combo deals also available.
📍 Find Junkyard Golf at 2 First St, Manchester M15 4RP.
2. Roxy Ball Room
Roxy brings the playground to the bar, with a huge variety of games all under one roof, and massive rock and indie tunes. Whether it’s date night, mate dates, overdue catchups, work parties or just booze and ball games, Roxy has you covered!
Roxy Golf occupies the first floor of the Manchester Deansgate spot, meaning you can spread out and enjoy a boozy crazy golf session through mini worlds from far away tropical lands to your basic golf green. Groups, parties and events are encouraged, with food and drinks packages available, just make sure to get in touch.
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💷 Price: £8 − £10 per person − group prices vary.
📍 Find Roxy Ballroom at 76-78 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2FN.
3. Treetop Golf, Printworks
Welcome to the jungle. At Treetop Golf, you’ll trek wondrous terrain in two indoor 18-hole mini golf courses — dodging ancient spirits and discovering lively locals along the way. And once your appetite for adventure is fulfilled, delve into the magic of the Amazon’s best bars and bites, too.
Want to win a prize worthy of myth and legend? Every 18-hole round of mini golf also comes with the chance to win a free game! What’s more, you can take a photo in the free photobooth for the ultimate Treetop mini golf souvenir.
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💷 Price: £5.50 − £16.90 per person − group and student discounts available.
📍 Find Treetop Golf at The Printworks, Dantzic St, Manchester M4 2BS.
4. Urban Playground, Arndale Centre
Urban Playground presents Putters, the tech-infused Manchester crazy golf course delivering the best putting experience in the world. Challenge your friends or family in groups of up to six and take on three different themed nine-hole challenges.
Live scoreboards show each player’s points, and you’ll find on-screen animations and audio bringing every hole to life. Keep your eyes on the scoreboard and see how your points stack up, not just against your team, but against other high scores each day and see if you’re the best crazy golf player in Manchester. You can also grab a gourmet burger and sleek cocktail once you’ve worked up an appetite, and sample everything Urban Playground has to offer.
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💷 Price: £7 − £20 per person.
📍 Find Putters at Upper Mall, Urban Playground, Manchester Arndale, Manchester M4 3AB.
Where to play crazy & mini golf in Greater Manchester
5. Paradise Island, Trafford Centre
Tee off within the stunning surroundings of the Trafford Centre. Expect exotic wildlife, magnificent stone carvings and two challenging 18-hole courses; the Tiki Hut Trail (wheelchair and push pram access) and Temple Ruins Adventure, in the 16,500 sq/ft area that spans two levels of paradise-themed fun.
Group bookings are encouraged, and under 5s go free Monday − Friday between 12−5pm (outside of school holidays). So what are you waiting for? It’s time to tee off!
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💷 Price: £5.50 − £15.50 per person − group bookings and other discounts differ.
📍 Find Paradise Island at The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA.
6. Dino Falls Adventure Golf, Trafford Golf Centre
Located at Trafford Golf Centre, within TraffordCity, Dino Falls Adventure Golf is one of the UK’s biggest adventure golf courses. Choose from two courses: Rapids and Volcano − navigate the winding river and cascading waterfall on the Rapids course but beware of the fierce Pterodactyl overhead, or embark on the ultimate adventure on the Volcano course complete with colossal erupting volcano.
Find your way through prehistoric caves, winding fossil paths and palm trees, and hold steady on your putt under the watchful eyes of the gigantic resident dinosaurs including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaurus, Baby Triceratops, Pterasuria, Velociraptors Raptors, Iguanodon, Diplodocus and Triceratops − fun for all the family!
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💷 Price: £4 − £9 per person/£28 for families.
📍 Find Dino Falls Adventure Golf at Trafford Golf Centre, Old Park Ln, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8PG.
7. HUKD Golf, Bury
Crazy golf with the fun of the fair, wicked cocktails and lip-smacking treats! Pick up a club and take a swing at HUKD Golf. Choose from the Roll Up Course, for maestros and clowns alike, and the Kick Off Course, for football aficionados who fancy some banter along the way − both offer nine holes and a load of fun. Packages are also available to make a day of it, with options of Player, Boss or Legend, so everyone is catered for!
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💷 Price: £5 − £8 per person/packages £15 − £22 per person.
📍 Find HUKD Golf at 35 Walmersley Rd, Bury BL9 5AE.
8. Amazonia, The Vaults Bolton
Deep in the heart of The Vaults in the Market Place, you’ll find Amazonia, Bolton’s finest adventure play area. Let your tribe run wild with a main play frame for ages 4 to 14 years. Amazonia also has something for tribe members young or old as everyone can enjoy the hidden secrets of Lost Valley, Amazonia’s 18-hole adventure golf course.
Running wild isn’t for everyone, so you can relax and watch them from The Jungle café where you can stop for a drink and bite to eat as your intrepid explorers climb, crawl and run through Amazonia. When the time comes, your tribe can join you and grab a well-earned refreshment break.
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💷 Price: £6 − £7.50 per person (under 1s go free)/family tickets £20.
📍 You can find Amazonia at The Vaults, Market Place Shopping Centre, 24 Knowsley St, Bolton BL1 2AP.
9. Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf, Warrington
Step into the prehistoric world of Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf Warrington and enjoy our course under the watchful eyes of the resident dinosaurs! The life-size moving T-Rex and Brachiosaurus will add to the challenge as you navigate each hole.
The Jurassic landscape provides the ultimate back drop and is littered with dinosaurs, boulders and spectacular plants. Continue the adventure as players are taken through a pirate filled seascape, where creatures of the deep and creaking shipwrecks must be tackled to complete the full 18-hole course.
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💷 Price: £4.50 − £7.50 per person/£21 for families.
📍 You can find Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf at Bents Garden and Home, Warrington Rd, Warrington WA3 5NT.
10. Puttstars, Rochdale
From the experts at Hollywood Bowl comes Puttstars, a stylish mini golf destination. Take your pick from two 9-hole mini golf courses: The Rookie and The Master. The Rookie course is perfect for little ones, with bigger holes and putters with bigger clubheads, or test your skills on The Master course if you think you’ve got what it takes.
Keep track of your points around the course on our tablets situated at every hole. If you think you’re going to get a hole in one, make sure you select to play your joker for extra points… and remember, if you don’t use your jokers, you’ll lose them! Putting pro? There’s no need to bring your own putter and balls with you, Puttstars has everything you need in-centre, including putters with bigger clubheads especially for kids.
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💷 Price: £1.75 − £3.50 per person, per course.
📍 Find Puttstars at Riverside Walk, Rochdale OL16 1BE.