Sneaky Links

Miniature golf in a Suffolk sports barn might sound like an afterthought, but Sneaky Links near Bury Saint Edmunds has clearly put real thought into it. The courses wind through indoor and outdoor sections with proper hazards - water features, ramps, obstacles that actually make you think about your shot rather than just whack and hope.

It's the sort of place that works well for families who've had enough of traditional seaside amusements but still want something fun without requiring skill they don't possess. Teenagers seem to genuinely enjoy it too, which is rare. You'll need at least 45 minutes to an hour to play through both courses without feeling rushed, longer if there's a queue.

The setup is best suited to weekends and school holidays when you can turn up during daylight hours - the Friday to Sunday daytime slots give you natural light, which genuinely improves the experience. Weekday evenings work if you're stuck for activities, though it's more of an indoor glow-in-the-dark vibe then. Given the opening hours, it's not open during the day on Wednesdays or Thursdays unless you fancy an evening outing.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - The Four Bells Glamping or West Stow Pods are closest - this fills a rainy afternoon or a between-activities kind of slot. Nothing revolutionary, but decent enough to justify the short drive from Bury Saint Edmunds if you're in the area.