Rylstone Gardens Crazy Golf

Mini golf with a proper old-school feel rather than the modern plastic affairs you find elsewhere. Rylstone Gardens Crazy Golf sits in what feels like someone's back garden that's been opened to the public - and that's exactly its appeal. The course winds through actual garden beds with mature shrubs and trees creating natural obstacles alongside the traditional windmills and bridges.

Families with young children will get the most from this place. The holes aren't particularly challenging for adults, but that's rather the point - it's designed for everyone to have a go without getting frustrated. Takes about 45 minutes to an hour to play through, depending on how busy it gets.

What makes it special is the setting. You're playing crazy golf but surrounded by proper gardens rather than concrete and artificial turf. The Isle of Wight has plenty of these retro attractions, and this one captures that seaside holiday feeling perfectly.

Being so close to Shanklin makes it an easy add-on to a day at the beach or a wander through the town. If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks like Parkdean's Lower Hyde or Landguard, it's practically on your doorstep. Not groundbreaking, but exactly what you want from a traditional British seaside crazy golf course.