If your family enjoys playing crazy golf then you’ll find plenty of courses to choose from in Dorset with themes including pirates, dinosaurs and the jungle!

 

SMUGGLERS COVE ADVENTURE GOLF

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Info: Embark on a journey and be taken back in time to live the life of a smuggler.  There’s 18 fun holes which see you go past treacherous rocks, church ruins and waterfalls.  Smugglers Cove is located by Bournemouth Pier so you can also enjoy the beach, nearby attractions and plenty of eateries.

 

Address: Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

 

Dorsetmums Review: Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

Website: Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf

 

SWEET CLAW VALLEY CRAZY GOLF

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Info: Mighty Adventures has 18 fun and unique holes which take you past incredible moving dinosaurs, waterfalls and even a volcano!  There is also a great restaurant with a varied menu for the whole family.

 

Address: Sweet Claw Valley Adventure Golf, Riverside Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7ES

 

Dorsetmums Review: Mighty Adventures

Website: Iford Golf Centre

 

OASIS FUN ADVENTURE GOLF

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Info: Within the Oasis centre you will find an 18 hole jungle themed course with wild animals guiding your way.  There's also a soft play, bowling, arcade, bar and Diner.

Address: Oasis Fun, Glen Fern Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2LZ

Website: Oasis Fun

 

MR MULLIGANS

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Info: Mr Mulligans has 18 creative crazy holes which can be challenging at times but certainly lots of fun.  Within the attraction there is also a bar, restaurant and further games to play including electro-darts, pool and ping pong. 

Address: Mr Mullighans, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AF

Website: Mr Mulligans

 

BOSCOMBE CHINE GARDENS MINI GOLF

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Info: Traditional mini golf course which is sitauted up by the café.  The gardens also have a water themed play area, ball court and wildlife quiz trail. 

Address: Boscombe Chine Gardens, Sea Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1BL

Website: Parks Foundation

 

BOURNEMOUTH LOWER GARDENS MINI GOLF

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Info: The 18 hole mini course is set within the Lower Gardens between Bournemouth Pier and the main town centre. 

Address: Boscombe Lower Gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2AQ

Facebook: Lower Gardens Mini Golf

 

THE BOATHOUSE MINI GOLF

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Info: The Boathouse is located on the Quay and within their wonderful outdoor space you will find a fun 12 hole crazy golf course with large stone arches and obstacles to navigate past.

Address: The Boathouse, Quay Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BU

Website: The Boathouse

 

PUTT PUTT NOODLE

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Info: The Asian themed crazy golf venue has 3 themed courses with 9 holes and you can choose to play one or more courses if you wish.  There’s stunning artwork on the walls, wild animals and some inventive holes to play. 

Please note: Putt Putt Noodle is closed until further notice.

 

UPTON ADVENTURE GOLF

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Info: The British wildlife themed adventure golf course has 9 holes and is located next to the Education Centre at Upton Country Park.  The budget friendly course is open to the public on weekends and school holidays and has play areas and a cafe nearby. 

Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

Website: Upton Country Park

 

SANDBANKS MINI GOLF

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Info: Located next to Sandbanks beach, this fun course has 18 holes with little rivers to dodge, lighthouse, bridges and more. 

Address: Sandbanks Mini Golf, Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QQ

 

Facebook: Sandbanks Crazy Golf Poole

 

HARBOUR PIRATES GLOW GOLF

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Info: This 9 hole glow in the dark course is located on Poole Quay above the arcade.  Make your way around the holes which glow to guide your way.  Nearby you’ll find pubs, restaurants, gift shops and plenty of ice cream kiosks.

Address: Harbour Pirates Glow Golf, 25A The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

 

POOLE PARK CRAZY GOLF

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Info: Challenge the family to a game of crazy golf in Poole Park and dodge the obstacles on the course.  Within the park you will also find a soft play, pottery painting, 2 play parks, café’s, ice cream parlour, tennis courts, miniature railway and watersports.

Address: Poole Park Crazy Golf, Poole Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 5SW

Facebook: Poole Park Crazy Golf

 

SANTA FE FUN PARK

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Info: There’s 2 themed crazy golf courses to choose from – Shipwreck Adventure Golf and Jurassic Golf.  Decide if you want to be amongst the dinosaurs or pirates!  There’s also rides for younger children, an arcade and café.

Address: Sante Fe Fun Park, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LD

 

Website: Sante Fe Fun Park

 

PIRATE ADVENTURE MINI GOLF

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Info: The Pirate Adventure Mini Golf is located within Lodmoor Country Park.  Navigate your way around galleons, treasure chests and gunpowder barrels.  If you are also planning to visit SEA LIFE while you are there then book online together to receive a discount.

Address: Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, Lodmoor Country Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX

 

Website: SEALIFE Weymouth

 

LISTER GARDENS MINI GOLF

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Info: The 18-hole mini golf in Lister Gardens is suitable for players of all ages.  All the equipment is provided and there are stickers and mini prizes for children on completing the course.

Address: Lister Gardens, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3JH

Website: Lyme Regis Town Council

 

It’s worth checking online before visiting to see if there are any discounts or offers running.  If you know of any more really fun crazy golf courses in Dorset then please do Contact Us.

We had such a wonderful time yesterday doing the Easter Trail at Studland Beach and it’s very good value for £3 per participating child.

Head to the National Trust office to collect your trail bag which contains a map, a wooden bird and bird seed.  The trail starts in a hut by the restaurant and this is where you can learn about the birds you might see in April and also colour in the wooden bird from your bag.

From here you follow the arrows and go along the beach completing a couple of activities before going up on to the dunes and down into a huge sandpit.

We had great fun in the big birds nest and the kids had a go at doing the egg and spoon race before I attempted to race my daughter in the sack (she won).  From here we went further through the dunes completing more impressive activities and came out to some large birds which had sound buttons on the back.

We were informed at the start of the trail that the further couple of activities through woodland were muddy and that you can head straight to the last one via the dunes but a bit of mud doesn’t scare us so we carried on and my daughter really enjoyed throwing mud at a wall and looking for the eggs hanging in the tree.

The last activity had a tray of fat and using our bag of seeds and string we could make a fat ball to hang on the buffet tree.  There was lots there so the birds will have a feast when all the visitors are gone.

From here we walked back to the office where the children received an activity sheet with games and a big chocolate egg.  I was allowed to try a tiny morsel and can confirm it was yummy.

Lastly, I know my photos look like we went on 2 separate days and this was because one way along the coast was grey and the other had glorious blue skies haha.  We spent a few hours feeling either cold in the wind or hot in the dunes haha.  If you go during the Easter holidays then I’d recommend wearing both winter and summer clothing and take a water bottle and hand wipes (which I didn’t and regretted).

The trail is running daily through the Easter holidays and on Wednesday 3th – Friday 5th April 2024 there is an Exercise Smash.  80 years ago, Studland Bay was used as a practice location for the D-Day landings.  Known as Exercise Smash, it involved thousands of men with live ammunition and equipment.  Join in the commemoration with tank displays, guided walks and an exhibition in Studland Village Hall.

For more information on the area and events, please visit National Trust Studland Bay.

Good to know:

If you are a National Trust member then parking is free.  Just go to the machine with your card and follow the instructions to get your ticket for the day.  For non members, the current winter price for cars is £3 for 2 hours, £5 for 4 hours and £7 for all day.

There’s plenty of toilets and baby change facilities.  The gift shop has wonderful National Trust gifts, cards, treats and souvenirs.

The Café serves a good variety of homemade cakes plus cream teas, soups, sandwiches, kids menu and main meals like fish and chips.

And remember, take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

If you need more ideas for days out then please see our list of Free & low cost places to go with kids in Dorset.