Blackpool Pleasure Beach Adventure Golf

Mini golf at Blackpool Pleasure Beach sits right where you'd expect - tucked into the sprawl of amusement arcades and rides that define this stretch of the Lancashire seafront. It's a compact course with that slightly worn charm that comes with being part of a bigger operation. You're not here for tournament-standard greens; you're here because the kids need something to do between rides, or because you fancy a quick competitive round without committing to a full afternoon elsewhere.

The course winds through fairly standard obstacles - nothing that'll trouble serious players, but enough to keep under-tens entertained for a solid hour. It's the kind of place where a six-year-old might actually finish a game without losing interest. If you're staying at Haven Marton Mere or Manor House Glamping just down the road, it's an easy walk into town.

What works is the convenience factor. You're already at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for the big rides - the Big One, the Roller Coaster, the usual suspects. Mini golf slots into a rainy hour or a midweek evening when you want something lighter. It's not going to be the highlight of your week, but it'll do the job.

Go when the seafront isn't rammed, probably a weekday afternoon in school holidays rather than a Saturday. Expect to pay a few quid per person - this is Blackpool, after all. Allow an hour including any queue.